Basic Details Surname Gowans Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Minster Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Stoker 1st Class Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 8 Age at death 25 Manner of death reference Killed in Action