Basic Details Surname Bird Forenames Ronald John 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) The Parachute Regt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Cpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Parachute Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1945 Month of death January Day of death 14 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Died from wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds