Basic Details Surname Ryan Forenames Buck Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Full name was William Patrick. https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2319930/william-patrick-ryan/ Accessed 19/06/2024 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Unit (Primary - Stated) VR Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Pathfinder Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death over France Town of death Not stated on memorial Country of burial France Town of burial Choley Cemetery Air Force Cemetery Year of death 1942 Month of death August Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action