Background
COWAN, James Henry was born on September 28, 1856 in Chiswick. Son of William Cowan, Doctor of Laws, Justice of the Peace, and Selina, daughter of late W. Deeming.
COWAN, James Henry was born on September 28, 1856 in Chiswick. Son of William Cowan, Doctor of Laws, Justice of the Peace, and Selina, daughter of late W. Deeming.
Edinburgh Academy; Cheltenham College. Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. Passed first into R.E. February 1876, with various prizes.
Late Instructor in Fortification at Royal Marine Artillery, Woolwich. Pollock Medal, Royal Marine Artillery. Fowke Medal, Chatham.
Served South Africa, October 1899 (despatches).
Member Ordnance Committee, 1902-1905. Commanding Royal Engineer, Chatham, 1905-1907. R.E.; Assistant Director of Fortifications and Works, War Office, South-west.
Club: National.