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James Matthew Cowan

In memory of:

Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan

September 1, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

K/52709

Age:

43

Force:

Army

Unit:

Seaforth Highlanders of Canada

Additional Information

Son of William Cowan and of Agnes Cowan (nee Spencer), of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 281 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

MONTECCHIO WAR CEMETERY
Italy

Grave Reference:

I. F. 7.

Location:

The War Cemetery lies in the locality of Montecchio in the Commune of Montelabbate (Province of Pesaro). It stands on rising ground just North of the main road from Pesaro to Urbino, about 12 kilometres west of Pesaro. If approaching by car, take the road 423 from Pesaro to Urbino, following the signs for Montecchio. Just before entering the town, the Cemetery will be seen on the right hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper clipping– From a World War 2 issue of the Vancouver Province c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From a World War 2 issue of the Vancouver Province c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial– Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan is remembered on a marker located next to the Cowan family memorial in Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.

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    Memorial – Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan is remembered on a marker located next to the Cowan family memorial in Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.
  • Memorial– The Cowan family memorial is the larger monument in this photo. The marker laid flat to the ground next to this memorial includes a dedication to Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan, and is also for David Cowan (1898-1911). Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.

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    Memorial
    Memorial – The Cowan family memorial is the larger monument in this photo. The marker laid flat to the ground next to this memorial includes a dedication to Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan, and is also for David Cowan (1898-1911). Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.
  • Family Marker– A view of the Cowan family memorial. Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.

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    Family Marker
    Family Marker – A view of the Cowan family memorial. Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.
  • Inscription– Inscription on the Cowan family memorial. Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.

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    Inscription – Inscription on the Cowan family memorial. Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.
  • Cemetery– General view of the Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta. Photo taken September 2010.

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    Cemetery
    Cemetery – General view of the Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta. Photo taken September 2010.

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