Basic Details Surname Bird Forenames Gertrude Gender Female Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Notes Died when the aircraft hit her house Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Pocklington Year of death 1943 Month of death November Day of death 27 Age at death 69 Manner of death reference Other