Basic Details Surname Patterson Forenames Robert Lawson Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F.V.R. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer 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) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death July Day of death 18 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Went missing whilst on convoy duty Manner of death reference Killed in Action