Basic Details Surname Swire Griffiths Forenames William John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 39833 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Lieutenant (Pilot) Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death March Day of death 16 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in flying accident