Commemorated at Memorial Name Chatswood Garden of Remembrance Given name John Family name Downes Gender Male Conflicts Second World War, 1939–45 Campaign Air war over Europe 1940–1945 Fate Killed in action (KIA) Fate date 02 August 1944 Additional information Address given on enlistment documents Last held rank Flight Officer Unit at embarkation No 184 Squadron (RAF) Service Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute