Basic Details Surname Collingwood Forenames Ernest William Joseph 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 Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal New Zealand 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 25 Manner of death reference Killed in Action