Basic Details Surname Buchanan Forenames David M 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) RAFVR Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Pilot Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Pilot Death and Burial details Country of burial India Town of burial Ranghi Cemetery Cemetery Year of death 1945 Month of death May Day of death 10 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action