Basic Details Surname O'Beirne Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Ingram Mullanniffe War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He was reported to have been the observer in a two seater shot down by Jasta 11, the Red Baron's squadron, possibly by Von Richtofen himself. Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 25 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Vimy Ridge Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 3 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Died of Wounds