Basic Details Surname Adamson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 0739644 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 458th Bomb Group Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 755 Bomb Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2Lt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 458th Bomb Group Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Town of death near Finsterwalde Country of burial Not stated on the memorial Town of burial Not stated on memorial Cemetery Not stated on memorial Year of death 1944 Month of death March Day of death 8 Manner of death as stated Shot down Manner of death reference Killed in Action