Cowan, Robert Howell (Robert H. / R. Howell) Photo
Rank F/O
Unit # RFC
Resident Chatham
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Cowan, Robert Howell A

 

 

Cadet Robert Howell Cowan trained in Canda with the R.F.C., received his commission as Lieutenant with the R.F.C. September 1st, 1917, proceeded overseas, and after training in England was gazette Flying Officer in November. He went to France the same month, was taken prisoner December 18th, 1917, and held in Germany until December 11th, 1918, when he was returned to England, thence to Canada, arriving in Chatham February 12th, 1919.

Lieutenant Robert Howell Cowan received his discharge January 17th, 1919, and returned to Canada due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Park Street Methodist Church, Books of Remembrance for the Great War 1914 - 18. At St. Andrews UC, Chatham - January 2010 (17-01-1919), Park Street Methodist Church, Books of Remembrance for the Great War 1914 - 18. At St. Andrews UC, Chatham - January 2010, Chatham Daily Planet (01-05-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (30-11-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (07-11-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (17-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (05-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (24-12-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (09-01-1918)
Height 5' 8''
Eye Colour Grey
Age 18
Complexion Dark
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace Chatham, Ontario
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment Student
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted April 1917
Where Enlisted Toronto, Ontario
Next of Kin Father- George W. Cowan, Chatham, Ontario. Mother- Mrs. G.W. Cowan. Sister- Helen Cowan, Ruth Cowan. Brother- Harry Cowan.

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