Basic Details Surname Bufton Forenames John Raymond 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) RAFVR Unit (Primary - Stated) 49 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flying Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 49 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Skegness Country of burial Wales Town of burial Llandrindod Wells Cemetery Llandrindod Wells Cemetery Year of death 1940 Month of death October Day of death 28 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Shot down by enemy aircraft Manner of death reference Killed in Action