Basic Details Surname Bailey Forenames Eric H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Eric Hargreaves War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force (V.R.) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1661 HCU Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt A/G 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 (Air Gunner) Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Iwerne Minster, Dorset Year of death 1944 Month of death October Day of death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed parachuting from aircraft Manner of death reference Other