Basic Details Surname Collins Forenames Edward Frank Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant-Pilot Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Pilot Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 6 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action