Cadet Robert Howell Cowan trained in Canda with the R.F.C., received his commission as Lieutenant with the R.F.C. September 1st, 1917, proceeded overseas, and after training in England was gazette Flying Officer in November. He went to France the same month, was taken prisoner December 18th, 1917, and held in Germany until December 11th, 1918, when he was returned to England, thence to Canada, arriving in Chatham February 12th, 1919.

Lieutenant Robert Howell Cowan received his discharge January 17th, 1919, and returned to Canada due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Park Street Methodist Church, Books of Remembrance for the Great War 1914 - 18. At St. Andrews UC, Chatham - January 2010 (17-01-1919), Park Street Methodist Church, Books of Remembrance for the Great War 1914 - 18. At St. Andrews UC, Chatham - January 2010, Chatham Daily Planet (01-05-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (30-11-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (07-11-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (17-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (05-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (24-12-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (09-01-1918)

Height	5' 8''
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	18
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Student
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	April 1917
Where Enlisted	Toronto, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- George W. Cowan, Chatham, Ontario. Mother- Mrs. G.W. Cowan. Sister- Helen Cowan, Ruth Cowan. Brother- Harry Cowan.

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