Basic Details Surname Paterson Forenames James Alexander 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) R.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Country of death United States of America Town of death Sacremento Year of death 1943 Month of death February Day of death 5 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed in the service of his country whilst flying