Basic Details Surname Wilson Forenames Douglas Anderson 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) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death August Day of death 17 Manner of death as stated Died on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action