Basic Details Surname Padley Forenames John Paty Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Attended Stamford School 1937 - 41 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Air Force (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Segt. (A.G.) Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant (Air Gunner) Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Town of death Near Hamburg Year of death 1943 Month of death August Day of death 3 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action