Basic Details Surname Matthews Forenames M Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Martin Frederick 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 BA 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 Year of death 1945 Month of death March Day of death 22 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Crashed in nearby forest having taken off from RAF Mildenhall Manner of death reference Died of Wounds