Basic Details Surname Hodson Forenames Leslie James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RAF VR Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt 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 Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death February Day of death 8 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Missing from operations Manner of death reference Missing