Charles Cowley

Charles Henry Cowley, VC (21 February 1872 – 25 April 1916) was a British merchant seaman and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

For the English-born American attorney and author, see Charles Cowley (attorney).

Charles Cowley
Born(1872-02-21)21 February 1872
Died25 April 1916(1916-04-25) (aged 44)
Mesopotamia
Buried
British cemetery, Bab al Sharji, Baghdad
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Naval Volunteer Reserve
RankLieutenant Commander
Battles/warsFirst World War
AwardsVictoria Cross
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