Basic Details Surname Tritsch Forenames David O Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Co-pilot Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) United States Eight Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 96th Bomb Group Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 338th Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 96th Bomb Group Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) 338th Bomb Squadron Our references Unit (Secondary - Our reference) 338th Bomb Squadron Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death October Day of death 11 Manner of death as stated KIA Manner of death reference Killed in Action