Basic Details Surname Patterson Forenames William Alan Clarke Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DFC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1945 Month of death April Day of death 8 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action