Basic Details Surname McGowan Forenames Jas. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War 19th Century Conflict (1800-1899) Served or died Died Notes Forename James obtained from other source Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) 72nd Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany`s) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Town of death Kandahar Year of death 1880 Month of death September Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action at Kandahar Manner of death reference Killed in Action