Basic Details Surname Bowness Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 200116 Notes Additional info from CWGC Son of John and Mary Ann Bowness, of School Lane, Staveley, Kendal, Westmorland. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Border Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 4th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Border Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of burial Iraq Cemetery Basra Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 31 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Unknown