| Regimental number | 26576 |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Next of kin | Father, H B Dowsing, King Street, Richmond, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 19th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The infantry component of the 19th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Bar to Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations against Grevillers on the 24th August. Sgt Dowsing displayed great bravery in rushing and bombing a machine gun that was holding up the advance of his Company. He set a splendid example to his men throughout.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack near La Signy Farm on 30th March 1918 he commanded a platoon after his Officer had been wounded. His excellent leadership was the cause of capturing several machine guns and assisted greatly in reaching the objective.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 4 |