Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames Christopher Dermot Salmond Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DFC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R A F Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Squadron Leader Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Squadron Leader Death and Burial details Country of death Irish Sea Year of death 1941 Month of death December Day of death 22 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated In Air Combat Irish Sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action