Basic Details Surname Esper Forenames Joseph 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) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 447th Bomb Group Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 447th Bomb Group Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on the Memorial Country of burial Not stated on the memorial Personal Details Occupation Co-Pilot