Basic Details Surname Francis Forenames Ernest George 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) 196 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 196 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death April Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action