Basic Details Surname Batten-Smith Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DFC Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) F/O Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death March Day of death 30 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action