Basic Details Surname Hoffman Forenames William Gladstone 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 Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Canadian Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 78 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action