Basic Details Surname Birch Forenames Alex Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Civil surgeon Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Surgeon Death and Burial details Country of death St Helena Year of death 1902 Month of death May Day of death 28 Manner of death as stated Died St Helena