Basic Details Surname Bate Forenames F.W.S. Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Fredrick Walter Samuel War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The school website (See References) provides the service and death details and also carries biographical details of this man. He was posted Missing in a Stirling bomber on his 29th operational flight. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Observer Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Town of death Over Kassel Year of death 1943 Month of death October Day of death 4 Age at death 23 Manner of death reference Missing