Basic Details Surname Langley Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Frederick War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a bellringer and an accomplished swimmer but worked for a firm of engineers in Ripponden before the war: he enlisted in 1940. He flew with RCAF 428 Squadron and is also commemorated on 2626 and the Runnymede Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial 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 (Wireless Operator) Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death May Day of death 10 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Missing