Basic Details Surname Ashton Forenames Claude Thesiger 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) RAF Unit (Primary - Stated) 256 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flying Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 256 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Other