Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames John Alexander Grant Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RAFVR Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flying Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 23 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Sicily Year of death 1943 Month of death April Day of death 3 Manner of death as stated Lost through enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action