Basic Details Surname Forbes Forenames Gilbert S 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) R.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) F/O Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) No 100 Squadron (RAF) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Malaya Year of death 1942 Month of death January Day of death 26 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed in action in Malaya Manner of death reference Killed in Action