| Regimental number | 10/190 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Masterton |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | High Street, Masterton |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 151 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John O'Dowd, High Street, Masterton |
| Previous military service | Served in the Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Masterton |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on |
| Final rank | Warrant Officer (Class I) |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the war.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, England Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HT 'Ayrshire', 6 November 1918; discharged (medically unfit: no longer physically fit for War Service), 11 February 1919. Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 61 |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24185803 |