Basic Details Surname Broad Forenames Thomas John Gender unknown Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 1205696 Notes Sometimes known as John Thomas Broad. The inscription on his headstone reads: "As the years go by love and memories never die. From Mum and Dad." Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Sergenat Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Town of burial NordrheinâWestfalen Cemetery Rheinberg War Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death August Day of death 13 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated His plane was lost over Germany