Basic Details Surname O'Keaffe Forenames Claude Edward John 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) RAAF Unit (Primary - Stated) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Australian Air Force / Royal Australian Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death September Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Died on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action