Basic Details Surname Bitmead Forenames Ernest Ralph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Service number 34139 Honours DFC Notes Born 1913. Several entries for Ernest in the London Gazette between 1935-1948. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Wing Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Wing Commander Death and Burial details Year of death 1955 Month of death November Day of death 21 Age at death 42 Manner of death reference Not Applicable