Basic Details Surname SMITH Forenames B F Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Basil Francis War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Distinguished Flying Cross Notes Service and death details are sourced from Roll of Honour.com (See References). Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 156 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Country of burial Germany Town of burial Hamburg Year of death 1943 Month of death July Day of death 30 Manner of death reference Killed in Action