Basic Details Surname Burleigh Forenames R J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Robert War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Additional information provided by the college website (see references). He died serving with 603 Squadron, Fighter Command, flying a Spitfire from RAF Hornchurch over Boulogne. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Boulogne Year of death 1941 Month of death June Age at death 28 Manner of death reference Killed in Action