Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames Peter 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) Flying Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death September Day of death 22 Manner of death as stated Died on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action