Basic Details Surname Tilney Forenames Leonard Arthur Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MC Notes Killed in aerial action over enemy lines Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Air Force (RFC/RAF) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Squadron Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Squadron Commander Secondary Service As stated on memorial Service (Secondary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Secondary - Stated) Royal Horse Guards Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Major Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) Royal Horse Guards (The Blues) Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Armourer`s Crew Death and Burial details Town of death Dourges Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 9 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action