Basic Details Surname McCoul Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 1050678 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R A F Unit (Primary - Stated) 219 Squadron Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Bristol Blenheim Mk.1 L1261 FK Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) AC2 Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 219 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Aircraftman/Airman 2nd Class Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Eshott Year of death 1940 Month of death September Day of death 30 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated During night take off from S/W runway, broke up mid-air Manner of death reference Killed in Action