Basic Details Surname Thewlis Forenames Alec Carson 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) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death August Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Died on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action