Basic Details Surname Birrell Forenames William Renton Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 405529 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Canadians Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 4th Batt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 4th Canadian Infantry Battalion Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Thiepval Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds received Manner of death reference Died of Wounds