Basic Details Surname Bitmead Forenames Edward William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 76001 Honours DFC Notes Born 1911. Commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, England. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death May Day of death 1 Age at death 32 Manner of death reference Killed in Action