Basic Details Surname McPherson Forenames J C Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Clive War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Service and death details are sourced from The Old Birkonians website (see References) which also contains a short biography of this man. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 73 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Egypt Town of death Near Mursa Matruh Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 18 Age at death 21 Manner of death reference Killed in Action