Basic Details Surname McCartney Forenames George W 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.C.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flying Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Canadian Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death August Day of death 26 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action