Basic Details Surname Hodge Forenames Samuel Carter Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Sam War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 1179658 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Year of death 1941 Month of death October Day of death 15 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed on air operation