Name: |
COWAN |
Given Name: |
JOHN ARTHUR |
Initials: |
J A |
Service No: |
4384 |
Rank: |
PrivateOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces |
Unit: |
1stOther Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1941-02-22Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1919-12-29 |
Age: |
21 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action. Elements of "C" Coy, while on patrol near Gelib, Somaliland, were approached by an Italian officer under a white flag, apparently with the intention of surrendering. The Patrol Commander went forward to arrange matters but while this was underway, they were surrounded by Italian Native troops who opened fire on them from under cover |
Additional Information: |
Son of Mr. R. H. Cowan, of "Hazel Bank", Hilton Road, Natal. A shop assistant. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2020-09-07