Basic Details Surname Dootson Forenames Herbert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 1032035 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R A F Unit (Primary - Stated) 138 (SD) Squadron Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Halifax Bomber LL356 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Sergeant / Navigator Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 138 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant (Navigator) Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death April Day of death 28 Manner of death as stated Aircraft disappeared whilst on Special Duties Air Operations into Belgium Manner of death reference Missing