The story
| Crewmember | Flight Lieutenant J Dawson |
|---|---|
| Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | DFC |
| Date as recorded | 16/17.09.42 |
| Date range | 1942-09-16 to 1942-09-17 |
| Squadron / unit | 22 OTU |
| Aircraft | Wellington IC (Z1084) |
| RAF station / departure | Stradishall |
| Time | 19:55 |
| Location / duty / target | Essen |
| Incident | Shot down near Ahaus |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Reichswald Forest |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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