Basic Details Surname Gowans Forenames John 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) H.M.S. Halden Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Deck Hand Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 7 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed on H.M.S. Halden Manner of death reference Killed in Action