Basic Details Surname Cowan Forenames Robert William McGavin Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The memorial states he attended the school in 1932-39. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant/Navigator Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant (Navigator) Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Town of death Ludwigshafen Year of death 1943 Month of death November Day of death 19 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Missing Manner of death reference Missing