Basic Details Surname Selby Forenames Cuthbert William Prideaux Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Born 1898. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A.F.V.R. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Egret Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Squadron Leader Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Squadron Leader Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death August Day of death 27 Age at death 45 Manner of death as stated Lost on Duty at Sea in HMS Egret Manner of death reference Other