Basic Details Surname Ransom Forenames Richard 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) USAAF Unit (Primary - Stated) 490th Bomb Group Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 848 Sq Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Diss Year of death 1944 Month of death August Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Mid Air Collision during a training exercise Manner of death reference Other