Basic Details Surname Staples Forenames Michael Edmund Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Unit (Primary - Stated) 609 Squadron Auxiliary Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Fg Off Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 609 squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer