Basic Details Surname Bird Forenames Horace George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's (Shropshire Light Infantry) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ieper Cemetery Belgian Battery Corner Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 20 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action