Basic Details Surname Nettleton Forenames J D Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Dering War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours VC Notes Pilot. Details of the crew and mission of Lancaster ED331 see https://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=ED331 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) No 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Wg Cdr Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 44 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Wing Commander Death and Burial details Country of death Lost at sea Year of death 1943 Month of death July Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated Lost during a raid on Turin Manner of death reference Killed in Action