Basic Details Surname Rathbone Forenames John Rankin Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours MP Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F.V.R. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Lieutenant 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) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death December Manner of death as stated Killed in bombing operations against enemy Manner of death reference Killed in Action