Downs, Edward Birley
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Edward Birley |
Surname | Downs |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 28-04-1942 |
Next of Kin |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | V5733 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 82. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 30 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1198023 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 7 |
Squadron | 13 OTU |
Trade | |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 28-04-1942 |
End Date | 28-04-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Portreath |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Delivery flight to Gibralter |
Reason for Loss | Lost without trace |