Cowan, John Henry
Killed in Action 1944-05-19
Birth Date: 1916-April-19
Born:
Robert Henry & Isobel Cowan
Home: Alexandria, Ontario
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: Unknown
Service
RCAF
Unit
11 (BR) Sqn- Squadron
Base
RCAF Stn. Dartmouth, NS.
Rank
Warrant Officer 1st Class
Position
Warrant Officer 1st Class
Service Numbers
R/95716
Home
Alexandria, Ontario
First Burial
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario
Aircraft failed to return from a practice bombing exercise on 1944-05-19. Seen by a small naval vessel to be on fire and to dive into the sea. The 3-man crew all perished.
Killed includes Cowan:F/Lt Douglas Jackson Jones RCAF J/5664 KIFA Ottawa Memorial Panel 3. Column 3.Warrant Officer Class 1 Laurence George Martin RCAF R/134391 KIFA Ottawa Memorial Panel 3. Column 4.Sergeant Alexander John Fraser RAAF KIFA Ottawa Memorial Panel 3. Column 5.
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
www.findagrave.comThis incident involved multiple aircraft:
- Hudson Mk. III Serial: BW646
All the above aircraft in the above list are referenced in this report.
Hudson BW646
Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18
Source National Air Force Museum of Canada.
The Lockheed Hudson was an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft built initially for the Royal Air Force (RAF) shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War and primarily operated by the RAF thereafter. The Hudson served throughout the war, mainly with Coastal Command, but also in transport and training roles, as well as delivering agents into occupied France. They were also used extensively with the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) anti-submarine squadrons.National Air Force Museum of Canada.
Hudson
Wikipedia Hudson 
Harold A Skaarup Web Page 
Hudon - Kestrel Publications11 (BR) Sqn ()
Hudson BW646
Hudson Mk. III BW646
Taken on strength by EAC, for the Home War Establishment. Noted on 12 Feb 1942 as one of 55 Hudsons released off a British Lend Lease contract. Assigned to No. 11 (BR) Sqn, RCAF Stns Torbay, NF or Dartmouth, NS, c. 1942 to 1944. Coded "F". Failed to return from a practice bombing exercise on 19 May 1944. Seen by a small naval vessel to be on fire and to dive into the sea. The 3-man crew, which consisted of Flight Lieutenant D.J. Jones, Warrant Officer Class 2 L.G. Martin and Warrant Officer Class 2 J.J. Cowan, all perished. Records transferred to No. 19 Sub-Repair Depot in NF for write-off as of 24 Jun 1944.1942-02-05 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1944-May-19 Accident: 11 Squadron Loc: Torbay Newfoundland Names: Cowan | Jones | Martin
1944-07-18 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to spares and produce 2019-08-20