Basic Details Surname Thorburn Forenames Archibald John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Archie War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes CWGC records indicate his RAF service number as 960871, Sergeant (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) and died whilst serving in 218 squadron. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant / Wireless Operator / Air Gunner Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Marham, Norfolk Country of burial England Town of burial Marham Cemetery Marham Cemetery, Norfolk. Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 23 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed on Active Service Manner of death reference Killed in Action