| Regimental number | 1765 |
| Place of birth | Narrandera New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Jerilderie, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Cowhan, Jerilderie, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 56th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/73/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |