Basic Details Surname Ball Forenames A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Albert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross, DSO and two bars, Military Cross, Croix de Chevalier, Legion d'Honneur, Russian Order of St George, American Medal Notes This is Albert Ball, the widely acclaimed WW1 flying ace Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 56 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Commander Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 7 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial