Basic Details Surname Birkby Forenames Ronnie Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was not married, enlisted in 1940 and is also commemorated on IWM 2130. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial 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) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Calais Cemetery Southern Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 12 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action