Basic Details Surname Howgill Forenames Richard Raymond Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Distinguished Flying Cross Notes He only attended the college in 1941 and so was perhaps c20 years old when he died over Germany Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Year of death 1943 Month of death August Day of death 3