Basic Details Surname Palmer Forenames D G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Douglas Gerald War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 581351 Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 57 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death United Kingdom Country of burial United Kingdom Town of burial Merstham Cemetery St Katharine Churchyard Year of death 1940 Month of death September Day of death 4 Age at death 19