Basic Details Surname Townsend Forenames William Russell Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Canadian Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death June Day of death 29 Manner of death as stated Died on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action