Basic Details Surname Shearer Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RAF Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death October Day of death 10 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Died on active service