Basic Details Surname Cowdrey Forenames Jack Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Jack Ernest Frederick 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) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 36 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death North Africa Year of death 1943 Month of death September Day of death 5 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action