Basic Details Surname McCarthy Forenames William Francis 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.C.A.F. Unit (Primary - Stated) 420 Squadron Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Hampden AT219 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Canadian Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death North Hykeham Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 14 Age at death 22 Manner of death reference Killed in Action