Basic Details Surname Cowell Forenames W.S. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) York Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Not stated on memorial Country of burial Not stated on the memorial Manner of death as stated Died Gallantly Manner of death reference Other