Basic Details Surname Dowing Forenames George Neville Gender Not stated on memorial Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Downing War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F.V.R. Unit (Primary - Stated) 196 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 196 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death July Day of death 3 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed on Bombing Operation Manner of death reference Killed in Action