Basic Details Surname Hopgood Forenames J V Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DFC and Bar Notes DFC&Bar. Dam Buster Pilot killed flying M for Mother Secondary Service Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Colour Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Town of death Mohn Dam Year of death 1943 Month of death May Day of death 16 Manner of death reference Killed in Action