Basic Details Surname Hancock Forenames Bruce Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. V.R. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Pilot 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 Pilot Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death August Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Sacrificed his life Manner of death reference Killed in Action