Basic Details Surname Irwin Forenames John Gordon Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours D.F.C. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A.F.V.R. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Lieutenant 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) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1944 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action