Basic Details Surname Bédard Forenames J.j.r (ray) Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Canadian Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 439 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) F/O Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Canadian Air Force Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Near Boston, Lincs Country of burial England Town of burial Brookwood Cemetery Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey Year of death 1953 Month of death June Day of death 23 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed after bailing out while his aircraft was in a steep dive Manner of death reference Other