2nd Lt
William Ireland Gowans

Information about birth

Date of birth:
29/01/1892

Army information

Country:
England, United Kingdom
Force:
British Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Second Lieutenant
Service number:
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Units:
 —  Northumberland Fusiliers, 25th Bn. (2nd Tyneside Irish)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
13/10/1917
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
25

Memorial

Tyne Cot Memorial
Panel: 19

Sources 1

25 Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (The National Archives, KEW (TNA), WO 95/2467/1).
http://nationalarchives.gov.uk
Sources used

More information 2