Basic Details Surname Mire Forenames Edward Joseph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 458th HBG Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death South Repps Year of death 1944 Month of death October Day of death 7 Manner of death as stated Parachute failed to open