Basic Details Surname Palmer Forenames Robert Anthony Maurice Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours VC DFC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RAFVR Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Squadron Leader Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Squadron Leader Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Town of death Cologne Country of burial Germany Town of burial Rheinberg Cemetery Rheinberg War Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death December Day of death 23 Age at death 24 Manner of death reference Killed in Action