Basic Details Surname Leighton Forenames I D 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) RAF Unit (Primary - Stated) 149 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) AC2 Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Aircraftman/Airman 2nd Class Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death December Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action