Between The Wars
In 1921, Cowan was appointed to command the Battlecruiser Squadron, flying his flag in HMS Hood. He was unemployed from 1923 to 1925, although he was promoted Vice-Admiral in 1923. In 1925 he was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Coast of Scotland and in 1926 Commander-in-Chief, America and West Indies Station, holding the command until 1928. He was promoted Admiral in 1927. His final appointment was as First and Principal Naval Aide-de-Camp to the King in 1930. He retired in 1931.
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