Basic Details Surname Patton Forenames W L 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 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) Aircraftman/Airman 2nd Class Death and Burial details Country of burial Lebanese Republic Town of burial Beirut Cemetery Beirut War Cemetery Year of death 1942 Month of death September Day of death 2 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Died on active service