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We remember Robert Cowan
We remember Robert Cowan
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Cowan |
| Source | 7706222 |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Barnham Street, Tooley Street, Bermondsey, SE London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1920 | |
| 74 Snowsfields, Bermondsey, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Snowsfields, Bermondsey, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 17663 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 17663 | HMS Yarmouth | Private |
| 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 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Cowan | mother | ||
| William Cowan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William | brother | 1886 | |
| Martha | sister | 1885 | |
| John | brother | 1888 | |
| John | brother | 1891 | |
| Mary Ann | sister | 1893 | |
| Richard | brother | 1897 | |
| Frederick | brother | 1900 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
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