Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DFC Notes of Oamuru, Otago, New Zealand Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RNZAF Unit (Primary - Stated) 20 Operational Training Unit RAF Lossiemouth Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flg Offr Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal New Zealand Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Town of death Braemar Town of burial Aberdeen Cemetery Dyce Old Churchyard Year of death 1942 Month of death January Day of death 19 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Crashed on high ground