Basic Details Surname Whitson Forenames W 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) British Army Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Princess Louise`s (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) Secondary Service As stated on memorial Service (Secondary - Stated) Royal Air Force Unit (Secondary - Stated) Air Observation Post squadrons Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps