Basic Details Surname Strawson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DFC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A.F.V.R. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Squadron Leader Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Squadron Leader Death and Burial details Country of death Libya Year of death 1942 Month of death November Day of death 16 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Killed in Libya Manner of death reference Killed in Action