Basic Details Surname Askew Forenames Richard Gainford 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) R.C.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) F/O Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Canadian Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 25 Age at death 21 Manner of death reference Killed in Action