Basic Details Surname Abel Forenames Sydney Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He attended the school in 1933-38. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Pilot Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Pilot Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Town of death Essen Year of death 1943 Month of death May Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Killed on a Bomber Raid Manner of death reference Killed in Action