Basic Details Surname Benbow Forenames Hubert Francis Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 1046454 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R A F Unit (Primary - Stated) 138 (SD) Squadron Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Halifax Bomber LL356 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant / Wireless Operator / Air Gunner Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 138 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death April Day of death 28 Manner of death as stated Aircraft disappeared whilst on Special Duties Air Operations into Belgium Manner of death reference Missing