Basic Details Surname Wilson Forenames William Shelton 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) Flying Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Canadian Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death February Day of death 20 Manner of death as stated Died on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action