Basic Details Surname Hilton Forenames R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DSO DFC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 83 Squadron Pathfinders Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) W/C Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 83 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Wing Commander Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death November Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action