Basic Details Surname Shepherd Forenames Richard S Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Richard Simpson War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes CWGC confirms his name, death and service details. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 37 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Warrant Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Libya Town of death Tripoli Country of burial Libya Town of burial Tripoli Cemetery War Cemetery Year of death 1946 Month of death September Day of death 19 Age at death 22