Basic Details Surname Bate Forenames John Oakden Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename J. O. War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes BBC Occupation: Senior Engineer (?), Daventry Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer