Basic Details Surname Thom Forenames James Myles Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DFM Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. V.R. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt. Pilot 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 Pilot Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death March Day of death 5 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Lost over Germany Manner of death reference Killed in Action