Basic Details Surname Medus Forenames R W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Richard William War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Distinguished Flying Cross Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 218 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death June Day of death 22 Manner of death reference Killed in Action