Basic Details Surname Birch Forenames William Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Grenadier Guards Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Grenadier Guards Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 13 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action