Major
John Richmond Cowles
MC, MiD (WW1)
Awards
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of Edward and Sarah Cowles, of Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand. Served in Samoa. Fought in three engagements against Senussi on Western Frontier of Egypt. Had charge of Officers' Training Class at Etaples.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
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Casualty
Service Number:
23/9
Name:
John Richmond Cowles Rank:
Major
Date of Birth:
Not known
Education:
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Enlistment Address:
Khandallah, New Zealand
Armed Force:
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 4 Battalion, (Commanding)
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
25 November 1917
Day of Death:
Sunday
Age at Death:
31
Conflict:
WW1