Basic Details Surname Davies Forenames R E Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Notes Minor Injuries in Lancaster ground explosion [Died later of Meningitis] Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) RAF East Kirkby Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Status Notes Lancaster ground explosion 17/04/1945 4 deaths, 15 injuries