Basic Details Surname Thomas Forenames Ian Leslie Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Nairana Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sub Lieutenant Fighter Pilot Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sub Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death December Day of death 12 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action