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We remember Samuel L Cowling
We remember Samuel L Cowling
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
John William Cowling
Source:8501847
1876
1881
sibling
Fred Cowling
Source:8501847
1881
1883
sibling
George Henry Cowling
Source:8501847
1883
1884
sibling
Edith Annie Cowling
Source:8501847
1884
1886
sibling
Emma Cowling
Source:8501847
1886
1889
1891
location
Reedness Field, Reedness, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8501847
April 1891
1892
sibling
Ada Cowling
Source:8501851
1892
1894
sibling
Alice Cowling
Source:8501851
1894
1898
sibling
Albert Cowling
Source:8501851
1898
1901
location
Main Street, Reedness, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8501851
April 1901
1911
employment
General labourer
United Kingdom
Source:8501849
April 1911
1911
location
Reedness, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8501849
April 1911
1911
children
Samuel Cowling
Source:8501845
29th November 1911
1913
marriage
Helena Chafer Pilsworth
Source:8501868
21st May 1913
1916
enlistment
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8501845
10th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
316316
Labour Corps
Source:8501845
10th February 1916 - 12th August 1917
1917
employment
Labourer
Aire and Calder Navigation Company
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8501845
20th July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
316316
Labour Corps
Scottish Command Labour Centre
Source:8501845
13th August 1917 - 1st October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
316316
Labour Corps
414th Agricultural Company
Source:8501845
2nd October 1917 - 13th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
316316
Labour Corps
492nd Agricultural Company
Source:8501845
13th October 1917 - 14th June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8501845
14th June 1919
1919
location
Great Hatfield, Nr Hull
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8501845
14th June 1919
1941
death
Not War Related
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8501850
24th March 1941
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel L |
| Initials | SL |
| Last Name | Cowling |
| Source | 986241 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hatfield, Nr Hull | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th June 1919 | |
| Main Street, Reedness, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Reedness Field, Reedness, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| Reedness, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 316316 | Labour Corps | 414th Agricultural Company | Private | |
| British Army | 316316 | Labour Corps | 492nd Agricultural Company | Private | |
| British Army | 316316 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 316316 | Labour Corps | Scottish Command Labour Centre | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Cowling | son | 29th November 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Cowling | mother | ||
| Maurice Cowling | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John William Cowling | brother | 1876 | |
| Fred Cowling | brother | 1881 | |
| George Henry Cowling | brother | 1883 | |
| Edith Annie Cowling | sister | 1884 | |
| Emma Cowling | sister | 1886 | |
| Ada Cowling | sister | 1892 | |
| Alice Cowling | sister | 1894 | |
| Albert Cowling | brother | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Chafer Pilsworth | wife | 21st May 1913 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Wesleyan Methodist Church, Reedness - Roll of HonourMore about Wesleyan Methodist Church, Reedness - Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alan68334 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour | Alan68334 | |
| Swinefleet & District Roll of Honour | Glyn23535 |
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