Basic Details Surname Cowie Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death September Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action