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William Patrick McGowan

In memory of:

Private William Patrick McGowan

February 15, 1920
Vancouver, British Columbia

Military Service

Service Number:

1015117

Age:

31

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)

Division:

72nd Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

January 29, 1889
Greenock, Scotland

Enlistment:

March 23, 1916
Vancouver, British Columbia

Son of William and Mary McGowan of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Commemorated on Page 551 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

VANCOUVER (MOUNTAIN VIEW) CEMETERY
British Columbia, Canada

Grave Reference:

45. 15. 3.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave Marker– Grave of 101511 Pvt. William P. McGowan who served with the 231st Battn. C.E.F. Born in Greenoek Scotland on Jan. 29th 1889. William enlisted into the C.E.F. at Vancouver BC on March 23rd 1916 listing prior military service of 2 years with the Argyle & Suthern Highlanders (Special Reserves) He listed his occupation as "Laborer" William died at Vancouver BC on Feb. 15th 1920 at the age of 31. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Grave of 101511 Pvt. William P. McGowan who served with the 231st Battn. C.E.F. Born in Greenoek Scotland on Jan. 29th 1889. William enlisted into the C.E.F. at Vancouver BC on March 23rd 1916 listing prior military service of 2 years with the Argyle & Suthern Highlanders (Special Reserves) He listed his occupation as "Laborer" William died at Vancouver BC on Feb. 15th 1920 at the age of 31. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.
  • Cross of Sacrifice– Memorial cross in the section where 101511 Pvt. William P. McGowan was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.

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    Cross of Sacrifice
    Cross of Sacrifice – Memorial cross in the section where 101511 Pvt. William P. McGowan was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.
  • Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery– Cemetery view of the section where 101511 Pvt. William P. McGowan was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.

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    Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery
    Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery – Cemetery view of the section where 101511 Pvt. William P. McGowan was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.

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