Basic Details Surname Cowey Forenames Richard Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death November Day of death 11 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea by enemy action Manner of death reference Missing