Basic Details Surname Hamilton Forenames William Ernest 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) R A F Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Town of death Leipzig Country of burial Germany Year of death 1944 Month of death February Day of death 21 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated lost his life over Leipzig Manner of death reference Killed in Action