Basic Details Surname Hircock Forenames William Frederick Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Attended Stamford School 2934 - 39 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Air Force (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) F/Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death over Normandy Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated shot down Manner of death reference Killed in Action