Basic Details Surname Hodson Forenames Alfred John Shirley Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 130663 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flt Lt Pilot Instructor Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Garrowby Hill Year of death 1944 Month of death February Day of death 7 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated When aircraft crashed into his milk lorry