Basic Details Surname Leetham Forenames Joseph Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number R.78248 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RCAF Unit (Primary - Stated) 136 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Canadian Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Singapore Year of death 1942 Month of death January Day of death 22 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Shot down in air combat Manner of death reference Killed in Action