Basic Details Surname Lavan Forenames Bernard William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 1139401 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Unit (Primary - Stated) V.R. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) No 6 Elementary Flying Training School Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Aircraftman Pilot U/T Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Aircraftman/Airman Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Sywell Country of burial England Town of burial Sywell Cemetery St Peter & St Paul churchyard Year of death 1941 Month of death October Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated Died as a result of a flying training accident Manner of death reference Other