Basic Details Surname Thornton Forenames Aubrey Lawson Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes This is the date officially reported killed (reported missing February) Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F.V.R. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 48 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death July Day of death 28 Age at death 20