Basic Details Surname Floyd Forenames W E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Eric War Military Service Served or died Died Notes All service and death details are sourced from The Old Birkonian Society website (see References) which also carries a picture and a biographical details of him. He died in a flying accident. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Air Service Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Chingford, Essex Year of death 1918 Month of death January Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Other