Basic Details Surname Cowrie Forenames Samuel Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Service number 1311574 Honours M.I.D. (Mentioned in Despatches) Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) Air-Sea Rescue and Marine Craft Sections Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) LAC Wireless Operator Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Aircraftman/Airman