Basic Details Surname Cowl Forenames John Douglas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Volunteered 1St Hull Battalion Septermber 2Nd 1914 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) East Yorkshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 4th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 23 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Relationships Elder Son Of Richard And Anniew Cowl