Basic Details Surname Hoad Forenames Peter John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Mentioned in Dispatches Notes Shot down over the Netherlands whilst serving with 78 Squadron, Royal Air Force Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sub Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sub Lieutenant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) 78 Squadron Our references Unit (Secondary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death March Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action