Relatives of a second World War hero pilot are being sought by German authorities.

RAF Flight Sergeant Frederick Albert Wall, from Carshalton, was shot down on 6 March 1945 while attacking an oil plant at Salzbergen in Germany.

Sergeant Wall along with six other crew died in the crash. They were temporarily buried at the crash site before being moved to the British Reichswald War Cemetery near Kleve in Germany.

German authorities are now making preparations to unveil a memorial at the crash site on Saturday, November 13 and wish to inform his relatives.

Although records at Sutton Council show that Sergeant Wall’s parents were Albert and Kate Wall of Carshalton, there are few clues as to where his living relatives might be.

Sutton Council’s heritage staff have identified that Sergeant Wall, who was aged 29 when he died, was a member of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Unit 514 Squadron.

The plane was an Avro Lancaster Mk III which took off from Waterbeach in Cambridgeshire.

Robertos Reckers, 79, from Salzbergen who witnessed the plane crash, said: “I saw an orange fire ball light up the sky and then wreckage from the plane crash into the barn of farm which I lived next door.”

Günther Gratzki, who is organising the memorial service, said: “These men were only doing their duty and I think it is important that we honour them so that others remember their sacrifice.”

Councillor Ruth Dombey, deputy leader of Sutton Council, said: “Sergeant Wall was one of the many brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the war effort. Seeking out his relatives and informing them of this memorial is a fitting way to remember this war hero.”

Sergeant Wall's service number was 1800217. He is buried in grave 13.E.7 at the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth cemetery in Germany.

Did you know Sergeant Wall? Do you know his relatives? Get in touch by calling 020 8330 9544 or emailing cfox@london.newsquest.co.uk