Basic Details Surname King Forenames L W J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours D. F. C. Notes Participated in Operation Overlord Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 617 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 617 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Engineer Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action