Basic Details Surname Birkett Forenames G F Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Durham Light Infantry Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PRIVATE Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Durham Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 2 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial