Basic Details Surname Wilder Forenames Charles Paul Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Waist Gunner Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) United States Eighth Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 96th Bomb Group Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 337th Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) S/Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 96th Bomb Group Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Staff Sergeant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) 337th Bomb Squadron Our references Unit (Secondary - Our reference) 337th Bomb Squadron Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death December Day of death 16 Manner of death as stated KIA Manner of death reference Killed in Action