Son of Samuel and Anne Bowden, husband of Ellen Louise Bowden, of 2, Weekly Row, Grahamstown, Cape Province. Born at Bideford, Devon, England.
LG Sup 8 February 1917 - "For meritorious service in the field in East Africa" & LG Sup 22 August 1918 - "For distinguished service in the Field and in connection with the campaign in German South-West Africa, 1914-15"