Basic Details Surname Patterson Forenames P J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Member of Fleet Air Arm attached to RAF Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy (FAA) Unit (Primary - Stated) 242 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Mid Ship Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) 242 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Midshipman Secondary Service As stated on memorial Service (Secondary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Secondary - Stated) FAA Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Mid Ship Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Secondary - Our reference) Fleet Air Arm Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Midshipman Death and Burial details Year of death 1940