Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames E W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward Noel War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours D.F.C. Notes No Lt. E W Thompson DFC on CWGC website, but there is F/L Edward Noel Thompson DFC of Grays. Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 77 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Fell in the Second World War Manner of death reference Killed in Action Status Notes Possible recording error - probably Edward Noel Thompson