Basic Details Surname Birkhead Forenames T Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Tom War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. The son of Percy, a mill owner, he lived in Holmfirth and only attended the school for a year in 1931-32. He was commissioned in March 1940 but died 4 months later. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death July Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Missing