Basic Details Surname Briggs Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked as a joiner in Halifax before enlisting in 1941. He was killed in a flying accident and is also commemorated on IWM 2625. CWGC confirm exact death date and burial details. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Aircraftman/Airman Death and Burial details Country of burial Italy Town of burial Bari Cemetery War Cemetery Year of death 1945 Month of death March Day of death 3 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Other