Basic Details Surname Bird Forenames Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 1002 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) East Lancs. Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Driver Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Lancashire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Driver Death and Burial details Country of burial Egypt Town of burial Chatby Year of death 1915 Month of death September Day of death 25 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Died