| Date of birth | 19 February 1920 |
| Date of death | 18 January 1943 |
| Mothers name | Susanna Henderson née KERNOHAN |
| Fathers name | Samuel SLOAN |
| Place of marriage | Unmarried |
| Siblings | , , , , |
| Children | , , , , |
| Cause of death | Lost on air ops |
| Places of relevance | , , , , |
| Awards | 1939-45 Star; The Aircrew Europe Star; The War Medal 1939-45; The NZ War Medal |
| Place of birth | Ballymena, nr Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Occupation | Civil Servant |
| Place of death | English Channel |
| Surname | SLOAN |
| War memorial | Levin RSA Memorial |
| Place enlisted | Levin |
| Christian names | William Harkness |
| Place of arrival overseas | Canada |
| School | Poroutawhao - 6 years; Wanganui Technical College - 2 years; Levin DHS - 2 years |
| Wars | WW 11 |
| Service number | 413133 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Date enlisted | 25 May 1941 |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Regiment or service | RNZAF (serving with RAF) |
| Embarkation date | 5 Sep 1941 |
| User reference | 11.280 |
Died aged 22 years.
Last NZ address & Employer: Dept of Agriculture, Wellington
Lived in NZ for 18 years
Previous Military service: Manawatu Mounted Rifles 3rd Battery NZA for 2 years 9 months
NOK: Mrs S SLOAN, Foxton Road, Levin
Embarked from Canada on 24 Jan 1942, arrived Bournemouth, UK 10 Feb 1942
Awarded Flying Badge: 31 Dec 1941
Height: 5' 9" Chest: 37"
Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue
Complexion: Fair
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