Basic Details Surname Illiff Forenames John Maxwell Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Navigator Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant (Navigator) Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death January Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Other