Basic Details Surname Jones Forenames Brian Hayes Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Volunteered for bomb disposal work at Salerno Italy. Killed with three of his colleagues while removing the fuse of an unexploded bomb in the marshalling yard at Salerno. 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 Italy Town of death Salerno Year of death 1944 Month of death April Day of death 4 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed while removing the fuse of an unexploded bomb Manner of death reference Killed in Action