Basic Details Surname Bitmead Forenames Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Service number 34139 Honours DFC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Unit (Primary - Stated) 266,310,253,229 and 611 Sqdns Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 253 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Death and Burial details Year of death 1955