Basic Details Surname Pierce Forenames John Basil Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 53rd Squadron Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 53 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belguim Town of death Gheluwe Country of burial Not stated on the memorial Town of burial Not stated on the memorial Cemetery Not stated on memorial Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 2 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action