World War 1
Search the known records to date of those lost from the wider Alnwick area in World War 1
Generally showing where they are commemorated, when they died and some basic facts about each person. There are gaps, however, so if you can fill in any missing details do please contact us.
Thomas Cowans
Forename(s):
Thomas
Surname:
Cowans
Initial(s):
T
Service Number:
17013
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
East Yorkshire Regiment, 1st Battalion
Died:
04/10/1917
Aged:
25
Buried:
Oosttaverne Wood Cemetery
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Background:
Born at Rothbury, Northumberland, the son of the late John & Harriet Cowans.
Local Memorial:
Rothbury War Memorial
Thropton, Village Hall
(Source: For Thropton, newmp.org.uk)