Basic Details Surname Dawson Forenames George Richard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 1393903 Notes Died during training Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RAFVR Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 59 OTU Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant 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) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death UK Town of death Over Scottish Borders Country of burial UK Town of burial Kirknewton Cemetery St Gregory's Churchyard Year of death 1943 Month of death June Day of death 2 Age at death 23 Manner of death reference Killed in Action