- SURNAME
Dowland
- FORENAME
John Noel
- UNIT
Royal Air Force (Bomb Disposal)
- RANK
Flight Lieutenant
- NUMBER
33239
- AWARD
George Cross
- PLACE
England 1940
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 6.11.1914, Lewisham, London, UK
son of Rev. Frank Michael, MC and Irene Dowland, Ruscombe Vicarage, Twyford, Berkshire
died 13.1.1942 age 27 with 69 Squadron in Malta (Wing Commander)
Malta (Capuccini) Naval Cemetery, Malta Prot.Sec.(Officers'), Plot E Coll.grave 14
London Gazette 35037, 7th January 1941, Page 149
CITATION:
George Cross : In February, 1940, Squadron Leader Dowland succeeded in removing an enemy bomb from a steamship. The bomb was extremely difficult to inspect and handle as it was wedged with its nose penetrating through the main deck. In June, 1940, this officer performed a similar duty with the same efficiency and promptitude on board a trawler. He has displayed conspicuous courage and devotion to duty in circumstances of exceptional danger and difficulty.
Source : LG35037
Source : LG35037
WEB LINKS:
• https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35037/page/149• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dowland_(RAF_officer)
FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15219082/john-noel-dowland
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