Basic Details Surname Mills Forenames R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Robert John Alexander War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He died when his plane accidentally flew into Mount Kilimanjaro in poor weather. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 230 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Kenya Country of burial Kenya Town of burial Nairobi Cemetery Forest Road Year of death 1943 Month of death December Day of death 29 Age at death 21 Manner of death reference Other