Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames Chales Leslie Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours D.F.M. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Airforce Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Year of death 1941 Month of death December Day of death 18 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in action