Basic Details Surname Burnley Forenames John Douglas 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) Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Air Gunner Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant (Air Gunner) Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Missing presumed killed on air operations Manner of death reference Missing