Basic Details Surname Sollie Forenames John B. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The crew were members of 22 Operational Training Unit , aboard Wellington BIII Bomber serial number HF641. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Canadian Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) Bomber Command Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Bomber Command Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Canadian Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Roade Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 29 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Aircraft struck by lightning and exploded Manner of death reference Killed in Action