| Regimental number | 22806 |
| Other Names | Joseph Cowen |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs W Ashby, Rata |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 7th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Rifleman |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 27 |
| Place of burial | Canadian Cemetery No 2 (Plot 19, Row A, Grave No 55), Neuville-St Vaast, nr Arras, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Sarah James |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 30 |