Basic Details Surname Arkell Forenames D R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Daniel Richard (Dan) War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The school website carried a biography of him (https://www.bloxhamschool.com/ob-news/bloxham-remembers-anniversary-of-ww2s-dan-arkell/) and this is the source of the extra information. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 48 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Town of death Wick Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 14 Age at death 27 Manner of death reference Killed in Action