Basic Details Surname Gillespie Forenames R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Killed over Essen Secondary Service Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Colour Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Town of death Essen Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 12 Manner of death reference Killed in Action