Basic Details Surname Birch Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Service number 78261 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Leicesters Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Leicestershire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Not Applicable - Survived Manner of death reference Not Applicable