Basic Details Surname Gorczynski Forenames Mieczyslaw 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) Polish army Unit (Primary - Stated) Polish Paratroop Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Polish Paratroop Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Allied Armed Forces Death and Burial details Country of death United Kingdom Town of death Tinwell Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 8 Manner of death as stated Mid air collision