Basic Details Surname Ekins Forenames G E Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He was an air gunner Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Unit (Primary - Stated) RAF (VR) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 24 OTU Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) SGT Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death June Day of death 2 Manner of death as stated Killed whilst Training Manner of death reference Killed in Action