Private William James Cowley
Rank or Title
Date of Birth
1893
War time / or Pre War occupation
Clerk
Regiment
Medals Awarded
Service Number
1767
Place of Birth
Rawtenstall
World War I Address
61 Brook Street
Luton
Place of Death
United Kingdom
Grave Location
United Kingdom
Soldier or Civilian
- Soldier
William James Cowley was born in Rawtenstall, Lancashire in 1893
In 1911 aged 18 he is working as a clerk & junior warehouseman at a straw & felt hat manufactures along his father & living with his family at No 61 Brook Street, Luton.
His father Herbert is a member of the Luton Conservative & Unionist Club & is the secretary & cashier at a straw & felt hat manufactures, his brother, 20 year old Herbert Dean is an apprentice photographer. His mother Margaret is looking after their 9 roomed home with help from a live-in servant, 19 year old Fanny Clark.
In August 1914 William joined the RAMC alongside his brother Herbert.
William served in France. He survived the war & was discharged on 16th March 1919.
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Author: KarenC
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