Basic Details Surname Perrin Forenames John Pershing Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DFC, AIR MEDAL (3 OAK CLUSTERS) Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) USAAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Town of death Creswell Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 4 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Died after remaining at the controls of his stricken aircraft. Manner of death reference Other