Basic Details Surname Chitty Forenames Richard Lawrence Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Sergeant Navigator Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant (Navigator) Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death January Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Lancaster was lost with all crew during operations near Essen Manner of death reference Killed in Action