Basic Details Surname Appel Forenames H J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The Commonwealth War Graves Commission records that Pilot Officer Harold John Appel of the Royal Canadian Air Force, service number J/6957, died on 27/3/1942 aged 25 serving in 81 RAF Squadron; he is buried in the churchyard at Sutton Bridge. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Canadian Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) P.O. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Canadian Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Not stated on memorial Town of death Not stated Country of burial Not stated on memorial Town of burial Not stated on memorial Cemetery Not stated on memorial Manner of death as stated Not stated