Basic Details Surname Birch Forenames E C Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward Cecil War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He died at home of an illness contracted whilst on active service. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 48 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death England Year of death 1919 Month of death January Day of death 26 Manner of death reference Died of Disease