Basic Details Surname Birch Forenames W D Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes No news since October 1918: the memorial suggests he was posted missing whilst aboard an Australian Transport. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) Australian Imperial Forces Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death October Manner of death as stated missing Manner of death reference Missing