Basic Details Surname Merrit Forenames George L. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes 375 Squadron Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 361st Fighter Group Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Station 374 Bottisham Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 361st Fighter Group Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial France Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 7 Manner of death reference Killed in Action