Basic Details Surname Hothersall Forenames Francis Edward 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 December Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action