Basic Details Surname Laing Forenames John R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flying Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Country of burial Germany Year of death 1944 Month of death March Day of death 24 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Lost his life while on a raid on Berlin Manner of death reference Killed in Action