Basic Details Surname Thorne Forenames Arthur George 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) Pilot Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer 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