Basic Details Surname Walton Forenames David Claude Melville Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAAF Unit (Primary - Stated) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Australian Air Force / Royal Australian Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death August Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Died on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action