Basic Details Surname Wilson Forenames Eric Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename "Tug" War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) P/O Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death May Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Shot down Manner of death reference Killed in Action