Basic Details Surname Ball Forenames Albert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross; Croix de Chevalier; Legion D'Honneur (both France); Russian Order of St. George Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 56 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Gave his life