McGowan, Owen Joseph
Personal Information
Rank | LAC |
Forename(s) | Owen Joseph |
Surname | McGowan |
Gender | M |
Age | 25 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 23-03-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of William and Joan McGowan, of Accrington. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington X |
Serial Number | HF732 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Accrington Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. C. R.C. Plot D. Grave 548. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 71 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 992535 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 22 OTU |
Trade | Wireless Operator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Peter's Church, Wellesbourne Mountford, Warwickshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | A dedication to the men and women who were killed while serving with 22 OTU during World War 2 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 23-03-1944 |
End Date | 23-03-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Sywell |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Air test |
Reason for Loss | Veered out of control after take off and collided with another Wellington |