Basic Details Surname Francis Forenames Dale C. 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) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 81st Fighter Squadron Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 84th Fighter Wing Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Ampfield Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 2 Manner of death as stated Aircraft crashed near St Mark's Church, Ampfield Manner of death reference Killed in Action