Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames William John Cunliffe Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A.F.V.R. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt. Pilot Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Pilot Death and Burial details Country of death Libya Town of death Tobruk Year of death 1941 Month of death December Day of death 11 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action