Sergeant William Cowan

Service Number 8391


Campaign:

World War 1


Died:

11.9.1916

2SG
Commemorated at the Thiepval Memorial, France. Pier and Face 7D

Memorial(s):

Country Location Name of Memorial Campaign Names Date(s)
Scotland Parish Church Teviothead Roxburgh Borders TD9 0LQ Scotland Teviothead War Memorial World War 1
William Cowan 11-9-1916 View

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