Basic Details Surname Birrell Forenames William George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Coldstream Guards Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Coldstream Guards Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Year of death 1944 Month of death October Day of death 22 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action