Basic Details Surname Wright Forenames William R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Notes Scholar Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Freckleton Country of burial England Town of burial Freckleton Cemetery Freckleton Parish Church Year of death 1944 Month of death August Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated American Liberator bomber crashed onto school and neighbouring property