Basic Details Surname Dawson Forenames John Marshall Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RNAS Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PFO Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Air Service Death and Burial details Country of death United Kingdom Country of burial United Kingdom Town of burial Coatham Cemetery Coatham (Christ Church) Churchyard Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 7 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed while flying