Basic Details Surname Downing Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RCAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flying Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Canadian Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Diane-Capelle Country of burial France Town of burial Choloy-Ménillot Cemetery Choloy War Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 29 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Shot down on operations Manner of death reference Killed in Action