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We remember Ian Colquhoun Cowan
We remember Ian Colquhoun Cowan
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
Source:7637058
28th July 1889
1915
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
HMS Defence
Source:7637058
29th August 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
location
Western Lea, Murrayfield, Midlothian
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8638423
June 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Defence at Battle of Jutland
Denmark
Source:8638423
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ian Colquhoun |
| Initials | IC |
| Last Name | Cowan |
| Source | 7637058 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Lea, Murrayfield, Midlothian | United Kingdom | parents address | known June 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | HMS Defence | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John C Cowan | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday Post 11 June 1916 p6 | Maggie85957 |
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