Basic Details Surname Ironside Forenames William Edmund Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname 1st Baron Ironside War Military Service Served or died Served Honours Distinguished Service Order, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Order of St Michael and St George Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Field Marshal Death and Burial details Year of death 1959