Basic Details Surname Curchin Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours D.F.C. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Auxiliary Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 609 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Auxiliary Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death June Day of death 4 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action