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Mc Gowan, John Hamilton

Grave number 27
Rank Sgt. Pilot CE Nr. 922404 R.A.F. (V.R.)
Squadron 82 Squadron
Date of birth / age 22 years
Reported missing May 28, 1941
Aircraft type Blenheim IV, V-6457
Washed ashore July 5, 1941
Buried July 8, 1941, 6 p.m.
Father Norman Stanley Mc Gowan
Mother Ruby Florence Mc Gowan
Partner  
Place of residence Shortlands, London, England
   
Details

From this aircraft 2 missing:
Sergeant Douglas Norman Banks 909983 RAF
Sergeant Alan Lowther Walker 983838 RAF

The following notes about grave 27 were found in the notebook of mayor Reinders:

Grave 27
Gowan was buried on July 8 at 6 p.m. in my presence with military honors. Present were a German chaplain, also Island Commander Klar with another officer.

Handed in:
1 white metal square wristwatch, 9 Penny coins and 4 silver coins.
2 dog tags.
12/7-'41 notified Red Cross and forwarded items.

Below is the original note.


AS YOU PASSED, THE SUN SET