Basic Details Surname Hurtig Forenames Edward L 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) 479th Fighter Group Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death December Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action