Basic Details Surname Steele Forenames John Edwin Hosking Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 173037 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RAFVR Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flying Officer 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) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Indonesia Town of death Palembang Country of burial Indonesia Town of burial Jakarta Cemetery Jakarta War Cemetery Year of death 1945 Month of death September Day of death 1 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Gave his life whilst on an errand of mercy