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We remember John Robertson Cowan
We remember John Robertson Cowan
Timeline
Timeline
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1945
1945
1945
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Robertson |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Cowan |
| Source | 7698837 |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Brabloch Crescent, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 18th August 1945 | |
| Lary's Buildings, Lochwinnoch, Renfreshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 12259 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred J R Cowan | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Cowan m.s. Robertson | mother | ||
| James Cowan | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Guthrie | wife | 18th February 1910 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1919-03-24 | 5'8" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | James40840 |
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