Basic Details Surname Hatfield Forenames Vernon Vickers Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number FX 78549 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Heron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Airman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Aircraftman/Airman