Born on 7 April 1898 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Brock Cowan, Brockville, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Brockville, Ontario, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 639184) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October or 1 November 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 December 1917 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.
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