Basic Details Surname Ellis Forenames Gabriel Hitch 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) R.A.F Unit (Primary - Stated) 85 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flt. Lt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 85 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death On the banks of The Wash Country of burial Not stated on the memorial Town of burial Not stated on memorial Cemetery Not stated on memorial Year of death 1945 Month of death March Day of death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed when the aircraft crashed after hitting a training drogue Manner of death reference Other