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We remember Herbert Butler Cowl
We remember Herbert Butler Cowl
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Muriel Y
Source:8453104
1883
1886
sibling
Fred H
Source:8453104
1886
1886
1891
location
Homdale, Beaumont, Bournmouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8453104
1891
1901
location
5 Spencer Park, Wandsworth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8453106
1901
1910
employment
Wesleyan Methodist Minister
Wesleyan Methodist Connexion
United Kingdom
Source:9279288
1910 - 1971
1911
location
32 Caledonia Place Clifton Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:8453107
1911
1914
service
British Army
The Reverend (Chaplain, 4th Class)
Royal Army Chaplains Department
Source:9079015
24th December 1914 - 1919
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9079022
25th August 1915
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9079018
3rd June 1916
1924
location
3 Henleaze Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:9079022
1924
1971
death
Christchurch Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8453094
Source:9010933
1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Butler |
| Initials | HB |
| Last Name | Cowl, |
| Source | 9079018 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Henleaze Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol | United Kingdom | known 1924 | ||
| 32 Caledonia Place Clifton Bristol | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| 5 Spencer Park, Wandsworth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Homdale, Beaumont, Bournmouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Army Chaplains Department | The Reverend (Chaplain, 4th Class) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary E | mother | ||
| Fred B Cowl | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Y | sister | 1883 | |
| Fred H | brother | 1886 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | Methodist |
Media
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Contemplative photograph of Rev Cowl in abt. 1917Rev Herbert Cowl at Studland, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset whilst serving in Portsmouth as the Garrison Wesleyan Army Chaplain.Contributed by:
Sarah73710 -
The sinking of HMHS AngliaRev Cowl was a seriously wounded 'cot-case' Army Chaplain being returned to Blighty when HMHS Anglia hit a German mine. Rev Cowl was awarded the Military Cross Medal for exemplary gallantry on that fateful day.Contributed by:
Sarah73710
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sue54478 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sue54478 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sue54478 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Taken from www.MyMethodistHistory, with thanks to Sarah Reay | Sue54478 | |
| Rev Herbert Butler Cowl The Half Shilling Curate | Jonathan101862 | |
| Herbert Butler Cowl (1887-1971) | Jonathan101862 | |
| The Rev. Herbert Butler Cowl | Jonathan101862 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 13 FEBRUARY, 1915 - Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 3 JUNE, 1916 - Military Cross | R58235 | |
| MIC image (Ancestry) | R58235 | |
| My Wesleyan Methodist Ancestors - A-Z of Ministers | Tim34974 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert Butler Cowl | Sue54478 | |
| Herbert Butler Cowl | Sue54478 | |
| Contemplative photograph of Rev Cowl in abt. 1917 | Sarah73710 | |
| The sinking of HMHS Anglia | Sarah73710 |
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