Basic Details Surname Birch Forenames P V. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Notes Survived, but injured in air crash. Age 19. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Wellington Bomber LP286 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Manner of death reference Not Applicable