Basic Details Surname Walter Forenames William Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The memorial states he attended the school in 1929-37. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant/Observer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Observer Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Town of death Gelsenkirchen Year of death 1943 Month of death June Day of death 26 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action