Basic Details Surname Straffen Forenames James Octon 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) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Town of death Hamburg Year of death 1942 Month of death July Day of death 26 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Missing from Air Operations