Basic Details Surname Mathews Forenames Richard 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) R.A.F.V.R. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant 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 death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1942 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action