Basic Details Surname Yates Forenames Edward Peter Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1945 Month of death February Day of death 15 Manner of death as stated Died on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action