| Service number | 32138 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Unit | Communication Flight Middle East |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 30 November 1941 |
| Place of Death | Gialo, Middle East |
| Cause of Death | Flying Battle |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Alamein Memorial, El Alamein War Cemetery, El Alamein, Marsa Matruh, Egypt |
| Source | AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force |
Roll of Honour Alan McDonald Bowman
Location on the Roll of Honour
Alan McDonald Bowman's name is located at panel Supplementary panel 12 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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