Basic Details Surname Laidler Forenames P W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Patrick William 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) P/O Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Australian Air Force / Royal Australian Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death April Day of death 14 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Mid-air collision Manner of death reference Killed in Action