Basic Details Surname Cook Forenames Ronald Hermond Downes 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) 199 Squadron Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 199 Squadron Death and Burial details Country of death Netherlands Year of death 1943 Month of death May Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Died during a bombing flight Manner of death reference Killed in Action