Basic Details Surname McCudden Forenames James T Byford Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours VC, DSO & Bar, MC & Bar, MM, Croix de Guerre de France & American Medal Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death July Day of death 9 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Accidently killed while flying on his way to duty in France