Basic Details Surname Cowie Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes George Cowie was killed as a result of a collision when his unit was engaged in air combat against an enemy formation. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Stated) 54 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 54 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of burial Belgium Cemetery Tyne Cot Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 22 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action