Basic Details Surname Scarf Forenames A S K Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Arthur Stewart King War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross (Posthumous) Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Squadron Leader Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 62 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Squadron Leader Death and Burial details Country of death Malaysia Town of death Alor Star Country of burial Malaysia Town of burial Taiping Cemetery War Cemetery Year of death 1941 Month of death December Day of death 9 Age at death 28 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds