Basic Details Surname Whittingham Forenames John Arthur 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 1942 Month of death June Day of death 26 Manner of death as stated Died on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action