Basic Details Surname Whitaker Forenames Harry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He played tennis and worked for a dyeing company before the war. He is now also commemorated on IWM 2830. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Wireless Operator Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 25 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Missing