Basic Details Surname Gifford Forenames Patrick Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DFC Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Squadron Leader Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Squadron Leader Death and Burial details Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action