Winnipeg, Manitoba
576 Squadron (Carpe Diem). Lancaster aircraft LM 651 had the starboard outer engine damaged by flak on September 24, 1944. FS McGowan was hit in the chest and was admitted to U.S. Army Hospital at Stenhow Kettering, North Hampshire, England. He died of his wounds a few days later.
McGowan, John Douglas (Flight Sergeant)
Died 1944-September-29
Birth Date: 1924
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Home: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
576 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Carpe Diem Seize the opportunity
Base
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Position
Air Gunner
Service Numbers
R/208585
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)