Basic Details Surname Cowling Forenames N Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Served Honours Mentioned for Brave Conduct in Civil Defence Notes In the prison service he held the rank of Officer at Portland Prison Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Civilian Unit (Primary - Stated) Civil Defence Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Unit (Primary - Our reference) Civil Defence Force