1917-12-06: posted to 65Sqn
1917-12-18: Cowan was made a POW when his Camel, B-2388; was last seen in general combat over Roulers on an offensive patrol. He failed to return.
He was repatriated 1918-12-14.
Cowan, Robert Howell (Squadron Leader, RCAF)
Prisoner of War 1917-December-18

Birth Date: 1899-April-23
Born: Chatham, Kent County, Ontario
Parents: George Walter Cowan & Clara Sophia Howell
Spouse: Corette Kingsley Hough
Home: Eastpointe, Macomb County, Michigan, USA
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: 1917
Service
RAF
Unit
65 (F) Sqn- Squadron (RFC)
Base
France
Rank
Squadron Leader, RCAF
Position
pilot
Service Numbers
70266, RFC