Basic Details Surname Laing Forenames David Maxwell 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.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 142 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 7 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action