Basic Details Surname Ponting Forenames D Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Daniel War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Service and death details sourced from the school website (see References). He attended the school in 1896-1902 and is also listed on the Basra Memorial. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Air Mechanic 2nd Class Death and Burial details Country of death Iraq Year of death 1917 Month of death June Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Unknown