Basic Details Surname Carter Forenames R S 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) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 479th Fighter Group Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 435th FS Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Maj. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 5 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action