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CORNFORTH

Gowland, G.W., Pte., 1918

Photo: Jack Turton

In Holy Trinity Churchyard is the Commonwealth War Grave with a private headstone of 96086 Private George William Gowland serving with the Durham Light Infantry who died 08/07/1918.

The headstone reads:-

In loving memory of
Pte. George William Gowland 3rd D.L.I.
beloved husband of
Jane Ann Gowland
who died 8th July 1918 aged 29 years.
Peace perfect peace

George William Gowland is remembered at Cornforth on C115.01 and C115.03


The CWGC entry for Private Gowland

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk