Basic Details Surname Cowell Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 12076 Notes Private 3/2849 William Cowell Essex Regiment died 1915 or Private 12076 William Cowell Essex Regiment died 1915 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Town of death Bethune Town Cemetery Cemetery Bethune Town Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death December Day of death 17 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Unknown