Basic Details Surname Smeaton Forenames W H Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The memorial states he died whilst flying in a Wellington (Z1566). Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) RNZAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) F/Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal New Zealand Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Leek Area Year of death 1942 Month of death May Day of death 22 Manner of death as stated Flying Accident Manner of death reference Other