Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames William Brian 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) RNZAF Unit (Primary - Stated) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal New Zealand Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death September Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Died on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action