Basic Details Surname Jelf Forenames Christopher Blomfield Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RN Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Courageous Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Courageous Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Service (Secondary - Stated) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Flying Officer Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death UK Year of death 1937 Month of death March Day of death 22 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated whilst flying alone over home waters Manner of death reference Other