Basic Details Surname Freeman Forenames Desmond Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DFC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flying Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 24 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Lost on operations Manner of death reference Killed in Action