Basic Details Surname Gillan Forenames John Woodburn Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours D.F.C. and BAR, A.F.C. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Wing-Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Death and Burial details Country of death At sea Town of death English Channel Country of burial France Town of burial Dunkirk Year of death 1941 Month of death August Manner of death as stated Lost in the Channel after an air battle. Manner of death reference Killed in Action