Basic Details Surname Birchall Forenames S E Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Welsh Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Welsh Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Year of death 2009 Month of death June Day of death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action