Basic Details Surname Mallard Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James William War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He died in a night flying training accident. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) No 103 Squadron (RAF) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Observer Death and Burial details Country of death United Kingdom Town of death Cottesmore Country of burial United Kingdom Town of burial Cottesmore Cemetery St Nicholas Churchyard Extension Year of death 1940 Month of death August Day of death 5 Age at death 27 Manner of death reference Other