Basic Details Surname Hitchen Forenames J G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Gregson War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler and CWGC are the source of forename, service and death details. A scout and accomplished athlete, notably at rugby, he was killed flying with 101 Squadron on a bombing raid over Germany. 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) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Country of burial England Town of burial Halifax Cemetery All Saints, Salterhebble Year of death 1940 Month of death October Day of death 30 Age at death 21 Manner of death reference Killed in Action