Basic Details Surname O'Dowda Forenames J F Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2102707/O'DOWDA, JOHN FREDERICK Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Halifax LW 497 W William Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer / Mid-Upper Gunner Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Canadian Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 51 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death March Day of death 15 Manner of death as stated Failed To Return Manner of death reference Killed in Action