James Cowan (British Army officer)
James Cowan | |
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Brigadier Cowan in 2010 | |
| Born | 1 April 1964 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1982–2015 |
| Rank | Major-general |
| Commands | 3rd (UK) Division 11th Light Brigade Black Watch |
| Battles / wars | The Troubles Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches |
Major-General James Michael Cowan CBE, DSO (born 1 April 1964) is a former British Army officer. He is now CEO of The HALO Trust, a humanitarian organisation which works in post-conflict zones, and a trustee of Waterloo Uncovered, a charity conducting archaeology at the site of the Battle of Waterloo with veterans and serving personnel.