Basic Details Surname Rogerson Forenames William Valentine Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F Unit (Primary - Stated) 106 Bomber Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Air Gunner Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) No 106 Squadron (RAF) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant (Air Gunner) Death and Burial details Country of death Off the French coast Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 17 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed during mine laying operation Manner of death reference Killed in Action