Basic Details Surname Cottam Forenames J C Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Honours MBE Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Fl. Lt. 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 1955 Month of death May Day of death 20 Manner of death as stated Drowned in flying accident Manner of death reference Other