Basic Details Surname Gifford Forenames Patrick Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DFC Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Squadron Leader Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Squadron Leader Death and Burial details Town of death over Flanders Year of death 1940 Month of death May Day of death 16 Manner of death reference Killed in Action