Basic Details Surname MacFarlane Forenames Ruthven Arthur 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) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer 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 Cherbourg Town of burial Cherbourg Year of death 1940 Month of death September Day of death 18 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action