Basic Details Surname WHISTLER Forenames HAROLD ALFRED Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DSO, DFC & 2 Bars Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Group Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Group Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Persian Gulf Year of death 1940 Age at death 44 Manner of death as stated Gave his life in the Air Liner Hannibal Manner of death reference Other