Basic Details Surname Downey Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Joseph War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DFM Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) F/Lieut 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 Cemetery Bergen General Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 11 Age at death 26 Manner of death reference Killed in Action