Notes
The memorial states he attended the Adult Education in 1934-38. The Wolverhampton War Memorials website (see References) adds: '21 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Born 20th October 1922 in Wolverhampton son of John Richard and Florrie Baker, in 1939 they were living at 3 Oxley Avenue, Wolverhampton, along with John's younger sister Winifred. John was employed as a pipe fitters mate for central heating. Killed 2nd May 1945 along with the pilot Thomas Spensley when their Mosquito bomber serial no FBVI LR371 crashed at Gravesend, Kent when returning from a practice bombing flight.
Grave 613. Bushbury (St. Mary) Churchyard, Wolverhampton.'