Basic Details Surname Hession Forenames William J 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) US Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 392nd Bomber Group Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 579th Bomber Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd/Lt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 392nd Bomb Group Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Wrangle Common Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Lost their lives when their aircraft crashed Manner of death reference Killed in Action