Basic Details Surname Lidsey Forenames W J. Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William John War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Shot down by Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen, (the Red Baron): he is also commemorated on IWM 15005 and 15006 at this location. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Air Force (RFC/RAF) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Flying Corp Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 16 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 16 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry Sub-unit (Secondary - Stated) 4th. Battalion Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Aubigny Cemetery Communal Cemetery Extension Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 22 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action