Basic Details Surname Atkinson Forenames John Charles Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DFM Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death December Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Reported missing Manner of death reference Missing