Basic Details Surname Birrell Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Gordon Highs Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Cpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death July Day of death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in action by machine gun fire Manner of death reference Killed in Action