Basic Details Surname Essenhigh Forenames E G 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) Air Force (RFC/RAF) Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 49 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Worthing Year of death 1944 Month of death December Day of death 17 Age at death 24 Manner of death reference Killed in Action