Basic Details Surname Simms Forenames Arthur Leslie Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Distinguished Service Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Sunderland Year of death 1918 Month of death July Day of death 14 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed whilst flying on active service Manner of death reference Other