Memorials : Inverclyde's Great War

Remembering those who fought in the Great War.

Name: Roderick Mackinnon
Rank: Sergeant Instructor
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John Cowan

Born at Dowries Loch Thom. His parents then moved to Elmhurst,Langbank. Joiner to trade.

John joined up at the start of the war and served in France and Mesopotamia. Wounded, he came back and served as a musketry instructor before being redrafted.

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Born In: Greenock
Died: 27th March, 1918
Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 420043
Regiment: Royal Engineers - Renfrew Fortress
Unit: 15th Field Coy
Cemetery: Pozieres Memorial
Memorials: Gaelic Church of Scotland St Columba’s/United Free