Basic Details Surname Howatson Forenames G 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) 578 Squadron Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Halifax LK846 LK-R Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 578 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Manner of death reference Not Applicable