Basic Details Surname Nation Forenames R E Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 144 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 144 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Felpham Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 14 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed when aircraft crashed Manner of death reference Killed in Action