Basic Details Surname Ball Forenames D Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Desmond Arthur John William War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Distinguished Flying Medal Notes Extra information sourced from information provided by Eileen Corbitt, Honorary Secretary and Treasurer of The Old Hornseyans’ Association, who wrongly list him as dying in Norther France, and CWGC. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 83 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Holland Country of burial Holland Town of burial Mierlo Cemetery War Cemetery Year of death 1945 Month of death February Day of death 21 Age at death 24 Manner of death reference Killed in Action