Basic Details Surname Tailford Forenames John Wilson Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes KILLED IN FLYING ACCIDENT Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Border Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Border Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Secondary Service As stated on memorial Service (Secondary - Stated) Royal Flying Corp Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated UNKNOWN