Basic Details Surname Heather Forenames D C Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Derek Cecil War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 153571 Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 61 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 23 Age at death 22