Captain John Richmond Cowles as he was in 1916 was awarded the Military Cross "For conspicuous gallantry when leading a raid on the enemy's ...
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John Richmond Cowles
Major
Service No. 23/9
Age 31
Died on 25 November 1917
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
THE HUTS CEMETERY
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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.
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I visited your grave in Ypres in 2013. John you are buried so far from home may you always rest in peace. Remembered by your Great Niece
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