Dowding, John Frederick
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | John Frederick |
Surname | Dowding |
Gender | M |
Age | 17 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 17-10-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Ivan L. Dowding and Rhea J. Dowding, of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | AD685 |
Markings | XF-J |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. G. Row A. Grave 8. |
Epitaph | HE CHALLENGED THOSE WHO WOULD DESTROY THE INNOCENT AND THE WAY OF LIFE HE LOVED SO WELL |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 30 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | J/46041 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Other Memorials
Location | Off A96, Balnageith near Forres, Grampian, Scotland |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stone Cairn, Inscribed Metal Plaques & Aircraft Sculpture |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to all who served with 19 OTU, RAF Forres |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 17-10-1944 |
End Date | 17-10-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Cross-country exercise |
Reason for Loss | Exploded in the air while flying at 12000 ft |