Basic Details Surname Birrell Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number S/13755 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.H. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Year of death 1918 Month of death September Day of death 28 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Ypres Belgium Manner of death reference Killed in Action