Basic Details Surname Toland Forenames Gerald Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Canadian Citizen Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Wing Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Wing Commander Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death February Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Died on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action