Basic Details Surname Birrell Forenames David Murray Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Malayan Emergency (1948-1960) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight-Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Malaya Year of death 1949 Month of death November Day of death 21 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in Malaya Manner of death reference Killed in Action