Basic Details Surname Best Forenames Gordon Cooper Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RAFVR Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Death and Burial details Country of death Canada Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 3 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Flying accident Manner of death reference Other