Basic Details Surname Hayden Forenames Geoffrey Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 1863381 Notes Although Geoffrey was a member of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve ground crew, he was killed while flying checking the electrical system of the aircraft. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Aircraftman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Aircraftman/Airman Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Not stated on memorial Country of burial England Town of burial Cambridge Cemetery Cambridge City Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death December Day of death 29 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed while flying Manner of death reference Other