Basic Details Surname Cowley Forenames Charles Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Not Stated on Memorial Honours VC Notes Date of action for which VC awarded: 24-25 April 1916 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Commander