Basic Details Surname Bland Forenames Eric Boys Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He attended the school in 1939-40. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Unit (Primary - Stated) RAF(VR) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant-Air Gunner Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant (Air Gunner) Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Pas de Calais Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed on Raid Manner of death reference Killed in Action