Basic Details Surname Walsh Forenames Michael William Boyes 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) Flying Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death September Day of death 6 Manner of death as stated Died on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action