Basic Details Surname Rankin Forenames J M Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename J McDonald War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Sgt Rankin was the pupil in the Oxford trainer that collided with the Wellington Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Australian Air Force / Royal Australian Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death August Day of death 21