Basic Details Surname Bird Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War 19th Century Conflict (1800-1899) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 23rd. Regiment of Madras Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death India Town of death Kabul Year of death 1842 Month of death January Day of death 13 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action