Basic Details Surname French Forenames John Ernest 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) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant wireless operator-air gunner Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) Death and Burial details Country of death North Atlantic Year of death 1941 Month of death July Day of death 5 Manner of death as stated Torpedoed Manner of death reference Killed in Action