Basic Details Surname Laughland Forenames John 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) RN Unit (Primary - Stated) RNVR HMS Kite Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Writer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Kite Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Writer Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death August Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action