Basic Details Surname Birchenall Forenames William E Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Honours Mentioned in Despatches Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Duke of Cornwall`s Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Duke of Cornwall`s Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death not applicable, as he survived his War service Manner of death reference Not Applicable