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We remember David Tennant Cowan
We remember David Tennant Cowan
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9405199
25th August 1916
1917
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant
6th Gurkha Rifles
Source:9425898
1917 - 1918
1934
service
Indian Army
Major
Source:9425898
3rd May 1934
1940
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant Colonel (temp)
Source:9425898
21st March 1940
1945
service
Indian Army
Major-General
6th Gurkha Rifles
Source:9425898
12th February 1945
marriage
Anne Elliot Melville Dunlop
Source:9405199
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
3rd battalion argyll and Battalion
Source:980979
service
British Army
Lieutenant Acting Captain
4/3rd Queen's Own Gurkha Rifles
Source:980979
1973
marriage
Frances Elizabeth Newall maiden name WATSON, married name STABLES
Source:9405199
1973
1983
death
winchester
United Kingdom
Source:9405199
15th April 1983
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Tennant |
| Initials | DT |
| Last Name | Cowan |
| Source | 9405199 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | 3rd battalion argyll and Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | 4/3rd Queen's Own Gurkha Rifles | Lieutenant Acting Captain | |||
| Indian Army | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Lieutenant | |||
| Indian Army | Major | ||||
| Indian Army | Lieutenant Colonel (temp) | ||||
| Indian Army | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Major-General |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Cowan | mother | ||
| Robert Thomas Cowan | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Elliot Melville Dunlop | wife | ||
| Frances Elizabeth Newall maiden name WATSON, married name STABLES | wife | 1973 |
Media
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David Tennant CowanFull military biography of David Tennant Cowan Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards Image findmypast.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
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| David Tennant Cowan | Julian102869 |
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