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We remember Joseph Cowden
We remember Joseph Cowden
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1911
marriage
Martha Kirkwood
Source:8582800
13th January 1911
1912
children
David Glyn Cowden
Source:8582800
12th September 1912
1914
children
Margaret Jean Cowden
Source:8582800
29th July 1914
1915
employment
Draper's Assistant
United Kingdom
Source:8582800
22nd June 1915
1915
enlistment
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:8582800
22nd June 1915
1915
location
Cleveland Cottage, Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8582800
22nd June 1915
1915
appointments
Corporal
Source:8582800
16th October 1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:8582800
31st October 1915 - 30th July 1916
1918
hospitalisation
Sick leave
Hospital/Institution
Source:8582800
15th April 1918 - 15th October 1918
1918
children
Ian Douglas Cowden
Source:8582800
10th June 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8582800
3rd March 1919
service
British Army
Corporal
SE/10027
Army Veterinary Corps
Source:982386
1949
death
Westmorland
United Kingdom
Source:8582820
1949
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Cowden |
| Source | 982386 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cottage, Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd June 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SE/10027 | Army Veterinary Corps | Corporal |
Awards
| 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 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Glyn Cowden | son | 12th September 1912 | |
| Margaret Jean Cowden | daughter | 29th July 1914 | |
| Ian Douglas Cowden | son | 10th June 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Cowden | mother | ||
| Peter Cowden | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Kirkwood | wife | 13th January 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-22 | 6'1" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Rob23648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RAVC | Rob23648 |
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