Basic Details Surname McGowan Forenames J S Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Attended school 1911-1915. House F. Commissioned to 3rd Bn. June 1915; went to France May 20th 1916 attached to 2nd Bn. Killed at La Boiselle on the Somme July 1st 1916 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Devonshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieut. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Devonshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Town of death La Boiselle Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Killed at La Boiselle on the Somme Manner of death reference Killed in Action