Basic Details Surname Cowan Forenames Robert Craig Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Scots Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Scots Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Town of death Lapinch, Ypres Town of burial Chapigny Year of death 1914 Month of death October Day of death 24 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action