Basic Details Surname Middleton Forenames R H. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Australian Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Australian Air Force / Royal Australian Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Country of burial England Town of burial Beck Row Cemetery St. John's Churchyard Year of death 1942 Month of death November Day of death 29 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action