Basic Details Surname Robertson Forenames Robert Forrest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Son of James A and Isabella N F Robertson Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAFVR Unit (Primary - Stated) 49 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant WOP/AG Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 49 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Skegness Country of burial Scotland Town of burial Wishaw Cemetery Cambusnethan Cemetery Year of death 1940 Month of death October Day of death 28 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Shot down by enemy aircraft Manner of death reference Killed in Action