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Bowen, Christopher James Croasdaile

Date of death:
September 1st, 1944
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Aubigny
Plot: 4. Row: AA. Grave: 1.
Service number:
63533
Nationality:
British

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War Diary mentions

1 September 1944 WO 171/1658 - 612 Field Squadron
Major Bowen set out for Div. H.Q. to visit C.R.E. at AUBIGNY 3408. En Route his jeep was attacked by 8 fighter aircraft. Major Bowen was killed. Profound shock to the whole Sqn., which he had commanded for nearly 3 years (since October 1941). Report received during day that on Aug. 31st. Lt Mackey, under enemy fire, cut the leads to the prepared demolition of the br. over R. Somme at AMIENS 073807.

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