Basic Details Surname Dowling Forenames Lionel George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death July Day of death 26 Manner of death reference Killed in Action