Basic Details Surname Cairns Forenames J G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ian War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Obs Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Observer Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death November Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action