Basic Details Surname Van Mesdag Forenames Johannes 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) RAFVR Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer 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) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Not stated on memorial Town of death Not stated on memorial Country of burial Not stated on memorial Town of burial Not stated on memorial Cemetery Not stated on memorial Manner of death as stated Gave his life