Dowson, William
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | William |
Surname | Dowson |
Gender | M |
Age | 19 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 02-12-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Joseph L. and Jennie Dowson, of West Stanley, Co. Durham. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | LM301 |
Markings | BQ-V Bar |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Hanover War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 5. H. 17. |
Epitaph | IN A HAVEN OF REST, NO WORRY OR PAIN; GOD KEEP YOU TILL WE MEET AGAIN |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 30 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1590162 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 550 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 02-12-1943 |
End Date | 02-12-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Grimsby |
Day/Night Raid | Night |
Operation | Berlin |
Reason for Loss | Attacked by a night fighter and exploded, crashing at Wasbuttel in Lower Saxony |