Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames Robert Wylie Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DFC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RAFVR Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flying Officer 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) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Benodet Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 4 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed on operational flight Manner of death reference Killed in Action