Basic Details Surname Fisher Forenames John Wesley Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Silver Star, D.F.C. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Air Force Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 337th Bombardment Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 1st Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 337th Bomb Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) First Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Sudbourne Country of burial No Known Grave Year of death 1944 Month of death August Day of death 4 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed when the B-17 exploded as it hit the tree canopy Manner of death reference Killed in Action