Following the outbreak of war, Bowley enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) on 25 June 1940, serving in the 3 Reserve Personnel Pool and reaching the rank of Sergeant by the time of his discharge on 19 October 1945.
Bowley enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) on 25 June 1940. This was following the outbreak of war. Bowley was serving in the 3 Reserve Personnel Pool. This was following the outbreak of war. Bowley was reaching the rank of Sergeant by the time of his discharge on 19 October 1945. This was following the outbreak of war.