Rowley, John Edward
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Edward |
Surname | Rowley |
Gender | M |
Age | 32 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 22-04-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Samuel and Rose Hannah Rowley, of Wednesfield. Husband of Blanche Rowley, of Wednesfield. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Short Stirling III |
Serial Number | EF498 |
Markings | TV-P |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Wednesfield (St. Thomas) Churchyard Extension |
Grave Reference | Row 2A. Grave 2. |
Epitaph | TOO GOOD IN LIFE TO BE FORGOTTEN IN DEATH |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 92 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1247821 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 1660 HCU |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 21-04-1944 |
End Date | 22-04-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Swinderby |
Day/Night Raid | Night (1% moon) |
Operation | Night navigation exercise |
Reason for Loss | Collided with another Stirling (EH926) in circuit |