Basic Details Surname Walker Forenames William Geoffrey Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 7th (Airborne) Bn KOSB Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Glider Pilot Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death April Day of death 4 Manner of death as stated Stirling plane towed Horsa Glider crashed killing all on board Manner of death reference Killed in Action