Basic Details Surname Cowles Forenames Robert Meland John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 46th Fighter Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flying Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 46 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death off Norway Town of death at sea Country of burial off Norway Town of burial at sea Year of death 1940 Month of death June Day of death 8 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated sinking of HMS Glorious Manner of death reference Killed in Action