Basic Details Surname Gilbert Forenames John Richard 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) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Canadian Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death August Day of death 6 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action