Basic Details Surname Howard Forenames Leslie Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Real name Leslie Howard STEINER, the actor. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Civilian Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Civilian Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1943 Month of death June Day of death 1 Age at death 50 Manner of death as stated Aircraft shot down over the Atlantic Manner of death reference Killed in Action