Basic Details Surname Hornby Forenames D.H. Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename David Hulme War Military Service 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 died when the plane he was flying in on a training flight hit a tree. 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) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Norton, Near Bury St Edmunds Country of burial England Town of burial Manor Park, London Cemetery City of London Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 31 Age at death 22 Manner of death reference Other