Shields Gazette Saturday 13/02/1915
Shields Gazette Saturday 13/02/1915
Illustrated Chronicle
Second Lieutenant J. H. Gowans, son of Dr and Mrs W. Gowans of Westoe village, South Shields has been wounded in action, sustaining injuries to the arm and hand. He is one of five brothers, all officers, who are serving in H.M. Forces. Another brother some time ago died of wounds. Second Lieutenant Gowans, whose profession is that of a mining engineer, is a member of the Westoe Rugby Football Club.
Newcastle Journal Friday, 21/07/1916.
The second photo shows his father Dr Gowans.