Basic Details Surname MacFarlane Forenames John 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) REME Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Staff Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Staff Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death May Day of death 25 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Died on active service