Basic Details Surname Drakes Forenames D B Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename David Baron War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Extra information sourced from Horncastle Virtual VE Day Exhibition (see References) Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 49 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Squadron Leader Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death November Day of death 1 Manner of death reference Killed in Action