Basic Details Surname Newton 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) Coastal Command Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Observer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Observer Death and Burial details Town of death over the North Sea Year of death 1942 Month of death May Day of death 28 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action