Basic Details Surname Shepherd Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ernest R War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Extra information sourced from information provided by Eileen Corbitt, Honorary Secretary and Treasurer of The Old Hornseyans’ Association. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 40 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Manner of death reference Missing