Born in Tenalough, Co. Longford, Ireland on 28 April 1889, Michael Dowler was was one of the ten children of Bryan Bernard Dowler and Bridget Mulfall.  

Michael was married to Ellen Nolan.  This couple had 4 children - Catherine in 1908, John in 1910, Anne in 1911 and Mary in 1914.

Michael joined the Irish Guards and died in Somme, France on 10 December 1916 and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.

Michael's younger brother John Dowler (Private, 10524, Irish Guards),  died of his wounds on 9 October 1917.

Michael's family tree showing his parents, siblings and children has been prepared and is viewable on https://www.ancestry.co.uk/family-tree/tree/158566561/family?cfpid=232078358886&selnode=1

Lorna Mills