Basic Details Surname Whelan Forenames John Patrick 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) Warrant Officer 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) Warrant Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 8 Manner of death as stated Died on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action