Basic Details Surname Staples Forenames William V. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes 374 Squadron Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 361st Fighter Group Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Station 374 Bottisham Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2/Lt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 361st Fighter Group Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial England Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 31 Manner of death reference Killed in Action