Basic Details Surname King Forenames R E 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) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 479th Fighter Group Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 436th FS Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flt. Off. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Death and Burial details Year of death 1945 Month of death January Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action