Basic Details Surname Gordon Forenames Alexander Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 84 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Pilot Death and Burial details Country of burial Iraq Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 31 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action