Basic Details Surname Bird Forenames R.J. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Manchester Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Manchester Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Not stated on memorial Country of burial Not stated on the memorial Manner of death as stated Died Gallantly Manner of death reference Other