Basic Details Surname Patterson Forenames Robert Lawson Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death July Day of death 18 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated who went missing whilst on convoy escort duty Manner of death reference Missing