Basic Details Surname Slorby Forenames Vernon R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Died in P-47 Thunderbolt crash on Hanney Road, Southmoor. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) USAAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 1/Lt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) First Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Southmoor Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 15 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed in crash Manner of death reference Other