Basic Details Surname King Forenames Raymond E 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) U.S. 8th Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 479th Fighter Group Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 436th Fighter Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Clacton on Sea Essex Year of death 1945 Month of death January Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Air crash into the sea after developing engine trouble Manner of death reference Other