Basic Details Surname Cotton Forenames William Martin Vernon Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 7 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 7 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) General List Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death December Day of death 21 Age at death 24