Basic Details Surname Whelan Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Unit (Primary - Stated) RAF (VR) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 221 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 221 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action