Basic Details Surname Chalmers Forenames Robert William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 248 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Aircraftman/Airman Death and Burial details Year of death 1945 Month of death May Day of death 18 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in flying action Manner of death reference Killed in Action