Basic Details Surname Hopwood Forenames V J. Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Verner James War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F.V.R. Unit (Primary - Stated) 455 Sqn R.A.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Observer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Observer Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Eagle Country of burial England Town of burial Thurlby, Lincolnshire Cemetery St Germain Churchyard Year of death 1942 Month of death February Day of death 13 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Air crash Manner of death reference Killed in Action