Basic Details Surname Cowlam Forenames G V Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS/M Vandal Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PO Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Vandal Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Petty Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Town of death about 1.5 miles at sea off Lochranza Country of burial Scotland Town of burial at the location of the sinking Cemetery at sea Year of death 1943 Month of death February Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated HMS/M Vandal sank Manner of death reference Other