Basic Details Surname Downey Forenames Joseph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours D.F.M. Notes Distinguished Flying Medal. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F.V.R. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 571 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of burial Netherlands Town of burial Bergen Cemetery Bergen General Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 11 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action