Basic Details Surname Hosey Forenames Ed Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served 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 Survived - not applicable Month of death August Manner of death reference Not Applicable