Basic Details Surname Ransom Forenames Richard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Crew of B-17 Flying Fortress 43 - 37618 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 490th BG Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 848 BS Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Thelveton Country of burial Not stated on the memorial Town of burial Madingly Cemetery American Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death August Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Killed in collision with a second aircraft while returning from a mission. Manner of death reference Killed in Action