Basic Details Surname Ritchie Forenames John Frederic Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death March Day of death 25 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action