Basic Details Surname Norcross Forenames Horace 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) R.A.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Observer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Observer Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Town of death Essen Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 29 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Reported Missing Manner of death reference Missing