| Regimental number | 3736 |
| Place of birth | Maclean, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 84 George Street, St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M A Cowen, 1 Henry Street, St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 5 September 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 30 December 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 July 1919 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COWEN William Edward |
