Basic Details Surname van Esley Forenames Joseph F. 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) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 305th BG Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) T/Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Technical Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Foulsham Country of burial Not stated on the memorial Town of burial Not stated on memorial Cemetery Not stated on memorial Year of death 1943 Month of death August Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated As a result of a mid air collision Manner of death reference Killed in Action