Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames Ernest Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 83 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Squadron Leader Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death February Day of death 26 Age at death 35