Basic Details Surname Hyland Forenames John J 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) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 447th Bomb Group Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 447th Bomb Group Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on the Memorial Country of burial Not stated on the memorial Year of death 1945 Month of death January Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Lost his life Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Occupation Tail Gunner