Basic Details Surname Tharp Forenames John D A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John David Annesley War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service 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) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death April Day of death 14 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in action piloting his night fighter off Algiers Manner of death reference Killed in Action