Basic Details Surname Cowper Forenames James S Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James Smith War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 23 Manner of death reference Killed in Action