Basic Details
Surname
Caines
Forenames
John Anthony Drayson
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see References) carries this brief biography: 'College Notes: Attended the RAF Course in 1942 and did not graduate. Military Service: Flying Officer 53 Squadron RAF. Died 31 July 1944 probably whilst on maritime patrol operating Consolidated Liberators from RAF Thorney Island, Hampshire.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
53 Squadron
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Flying Officer
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1944
Month of death
July
Day of death
31
Manner of death reference
Missing