Basic Details Surname Wheatley Forenames John Russell 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) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Glider Pilot Regt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Glider Pilot Regiment Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death July Day of death 3 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action