Basic Details Surname Priestley Forenames John Shields Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A.F.V.R. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant 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 Country of death Germany Town of burial Hanover Cemetery Wunstorf Cemetery Year of death 1943 Month of death March Day of death 27 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action