Basic Details Surname Birbeck Forenames John Lancelot Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Distinguished Flying Cross Notes Killed in action over Germany Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Air Force (RFC/RAF) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Year of death 1943 Month of death July Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action