Basic Details Surname Cowl Forenames John Douglas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) East Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 23 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Gave their lives in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action