Admiral's Escape From Death In The Desert
British Official Wireless.
Rec. 7.45 p.m. Rugby, Aug. 29. An almost incredible escape from death in the Western Desert of the 71-year-old Admiral Sir Walter Cowan is described in a letter to the Times from MajorGeneral Sir Hereward Wake. Admiral Cowan had been with an Indian cavalry brigade in the desert fighting for some months when he was taken prisoner prior to the fall of Tobruk. Part of the brigade was holding an unprepared position when they were overrun by a large force of the enemy, including many tanks. Admiral Cowan hid in a Brengun carrier and was not noticed at first but a second wave came along and four of the crew of the arrnoured car came towards the carrier. Admiral Cowan emptied his revolver at them, knocking one over. Three others ran back to the car and fired several bursts of machinegun fire at Admiral Cowan, calling on him to surrender. He pointed to the empty revolver at his side and was taken prisoner.
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Taranaki Daily News, 1 September 1942, Page 3
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