Basic Details Surname Saffrey Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A.F.V.R. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt 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 Year of death 1943 Month of death October Day of death 23 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Failed to return from Kessel Manner of death reference Killed in Action