Basic Details Surname Thwaites Forenames M E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Michael Edward War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The memorial states that he attended the school in 1930-34. His name and service details are sourced from the school website's (see References) coverage of the school's 2023 Remembrance Day service. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Squadron Leader Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Manner of death reference Killed in Action