Basic Details Surname Hamilton Forenames Edward 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) United States Eighth Army Air Force Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 844th Bomb Group Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Secondary Service As stated on memorial Sub-unit (Secondary - Stated) 489th Bomb Group Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Mid air collision