Basic Details Surname Waddell Forenames James Douglas 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) R.A.F. V.R. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) P/O Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death January Day of death 17 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action