Basic Details Surname Kelly Forenames Laughlin M Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 1st Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) First Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death December Day of death 20 Manner of death as stated Died on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action