Lawrence Cowling

Born:		14-Apr-1893, Aberford

Father:		John William cowling 
Mother:		Emma Todd, daughter of Willaim Gray Todd

Married:	26-Dec-1918, Burley Parish Church, Leeds

Spouse:		Daisy Hopton 


Died:		4-Apr-1964, of coronary thrombosis

Occupation:	Batman in R.A.F. during 1914-18 War
		Railway worker
		Tram Conductor/driver ? 
		Commissionaire




Additional Information

Lawrence worked for the railways in York, cycled to work at Sheriff Hutton.
He enlisted in Territorial army 27-Apr-1911

During World War I he was in the infintry of Leeds Rifles. Lost his index finger when taking sandbags to strengthen trenches.

On 11-Aug-1916 he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps (which later became the RAF)and was a batman.

He drove a tram between Roundhay Park and White Cross in Guisley.

4-May-1937 he enlisted in the territorial army (Royal Artillery) and went to Wellington Hill.
When World War II started he was called up again, manned anti-aircraft guns at North Shields.
Was sent to Orkneys & Shetland, but got Rheumatic Fever and was invalided out 1941. (This affected his heart).
He joined the corps of Commissionaires (ex-servicemen as security guards)
He worked for John Waddingtons of Wakefield Rd, later moved to Kirkstall.
He used to help people carrying things, because he was bored watching, but he had heart attacks and had to give up work.

Census


1901: 81, Compton Crescent, Potternewton, Leeds
						
John W. Cowling		Head	Stock Cutter 	M	35	M	Leeds
				wholesale clothier	
Emma F. Cowling		Wife			M	32	F	Luton, Beds.
Harold Cowling		Son 			U	9	M	Leeds
Lawerance Cowling	Son 			U	7	M	Leeds



RAF records





Wedding Photo




Lawrence and Daisy





Daisy and my baby Dad with Lawrence, also his sister Effie (Grace Evelyn) with her daughter Gladys 
 




Lawrence in World war II




A postcard from Lawrence



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