Basic Details Surname Billingham Forenames John A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Askham War Military Service Served or died Died Notes He drowned in an accident unrelated to flying. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 9 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Air Mechanic 1st Class Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Boulogne Cemetery Eastern Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 11 Age at death 25 Manner of death reference Other