Basic Details Surname Dawson Forenames Joseph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 609 Squadron Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flying Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 609 squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action