Basic Details Surname McTavish Forenames Archibald James Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname MacTavish War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Notes Advised by Cheshire Police Museum that he was a civilian casualty, killed on Police duty; this is confirmed by CWGC's record for him (under "MacTavish"), which states he died on 6/5/1941 at Cranborne Avenue. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Police Unit (Primary - Stated) Birkenhead Borough Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death not stated Manner of death as stated Died