Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames John Coates 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) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Warrant Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Warrant Officer Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Cemetery Champignul Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death May Day of death 3 Manner of death as stated Killed on operational duties Manner of death reference Killed in Action