Basic Details Surname Dickerson Forenames John Robert 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) Coastal Command Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Sergt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Coastal Command Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Lost at sea Year of death 1942 Month of death March Day of death 17 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea Manner of death reference Other Status Notes 'Unit' added