Basic Details Surname Cowan Forenames Albert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married to Gladys, and they had a child: he worked for a builder before the war. He was not found to be commemorated on any other Calderdale memorial that they logged. CWGC confirm his death date and age. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial 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 Country of death Libya Country of burial Libya Town of burial Benghazi Cemetery War Cemetery Year of death 1942 Month of death December Day of death 13 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action