Basic Details Surname Butler Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename "Rex" War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death May Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Shot down Manner of death reference Killed in Action