Basic Details Surname Cowan Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Ermine Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Carpt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Carpenter Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 2