'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Briastre on October 12th, 1918. He was in charge of the left flank platoon of his company in the attack on Belle Vue. Our barrage came down on a part of his platoon, necessitating immediate reorganisation. Then, when starting to follow the barrage, he was shot through the right arm by machine gun fire, but he continued on with his platoon to the objective, staying there until he obtained a clear idea of the position. He then reported back to his company commander, bringing back valuable information. He showed great courage and fine leadership.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 15 February 1919

Regimental number	25995
Occupation	Cashier
Next of kin	Father, William Squire Fowler, Three Kings Road, Auckland
Rank on embarkation	2nd Lieutenant
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 25th Reinforcements, E Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Tofua on 26 April 1917
Final rank	Lieutenant
Final unit	1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Briastre on October 12th, 1918. He was in charge of the left flank platoon of his company in the attack on Belle Vue. Our barrage came down on a part of his platoon, necessitating immediate reorganisation. Then, when starting to follow the barrage, he was shot through the right arm by machine gun fire, but he continued on with his platoon to the objective, staying there until he obtained a clear idea of the position. He then reported back to his company commander, bringing back valuable information. He showed great courage and fine leadership.' Source: London Gazette Date: 15 February 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 16