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We remember George James Cowan
We remember George James Cowan
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1881
sibling
Joseph Cowan
Source:7734798
1881
1883
sibling
Amanda Cowan
Source:7734798
1883
1885
sibling
Emily Cowan
Source:7734798
1885
1887
sibling
Hugh H Cowan
Source:7734798
1887
1890
sibling
Ada M Cowan
Source:7734798
1890
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:7734798
5th April 1891
1891
location
26 Queens Road, Upper Norwood
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7734798
5th April 1891
1896
dates
Age 17
Source:7740260
24th January 1896
1896
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:7740260
24th January 1896
1896
service
British Army
Private
9242
Middlesex Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:7740260
24th January 1896 - 17th July 1897
1896
location
29 Netherton Road, Tottenham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7740260
24th January 1896
1896
employment
Butcher
Mr Gutteridge
United Kingdom
Source:7740260
1896
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:7734801
31st March 1901
1901
service
British Army
Soldier Cavalry
Source:7734801
31st March 1901
1901
location
Lydd, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7734801
31st March 1901
1909
marriage
Lily
Source:7734802
1909
1910
children
Doris Cowan
Source:7734802
1910
1911
dates
Age 33
Source:7734802
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Jobbing Gardener
Source:7734802
2nd April 1911
1911
location
32 Franklin Street, Tottenham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7734802
2nd April 1911
1911
children
George H Cowan
Source:7734802
1911
1919
dates
Age 42
Source:7734792
28th February 1919
service
British Army
Private
52447
Machine Gun Corps Cavalry
Source:5111615
1919
death
United Kingdom
Source:7734794
28th February 1919
burial
Tottenham Park Cemetery
United Kingdom
Screen Wall
Source:7734794
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George James |
| Initials | GJ |
| Last Name | Cowan |
| Source | 7734794 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Queens Road, Upper Norwood | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 29 Netherton Road, Tottenham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th January 1896 | |
| 32 Franklin Street, Tottenham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Lydd, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 52447 | Machine Gun Corps Cavalry | Private | ||
| British Army | 9242 | Middlesex Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Soldier Cavalry |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Cowan | daughter | 1910 | |
| George H Cowan | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie M Cowan | mother | ||
| George Cowan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Cowan | brother | 1881 | |
| Amanda Cowan | sister | 1883 | |
| Emily Cowan | sister | 1885 | |
| Hugh H Cowan | brother | 1887 | |
| Ada M Cowan | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily | wife | 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1896-01-24 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1896-01-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Phoebe40063 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Phoebe40063 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Phoebe40063 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Phoebe40063 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Phoebe40063 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Phoebe40063 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Phoebe40063 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 | Phoebe40063 |
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