Basic Details Surname Young Forenames David William Laird Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R F C Unit (Primary - Stated) 53 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 53 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Bailleul Year of death 1917 Month of death January Day of death 6 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Gave his life Manner of death reference Killed in Action