Basic Details Surname Mitchell Forenames G T M Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Gordon War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Additional information provided by the college website (see references). He died serving with Fighter Command, flying a Spitfire, off Portland in the early days of the Battle of Britain. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 609 squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death July Age at death 29 Manner of death reference Killed in Action