Basic Details Surname Cowley Forenames Wm Ch Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Charles War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 8158 Notes Additional details from CWGC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Irish Rifles Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Irish Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Cemetery KIRK GERMAN NEW CEMETERY Year of death 1916 Month of death February Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Unknown