Basic Details Surname Whale Forenames John L Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Non-Combat Deaths Served or died Died Notes Killed in a training exercise Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RAFVR Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death August Day of death 14