Basic Details Surname Hosking Forenames William James Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Jim War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 1158887 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Aircraftsman 1st Class 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) Aircraftman/Airman 1st Class Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 11 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Died on active service from appendicitis