Basic Details
Surname
Bird
Forenames
H T
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Henry Tattersall
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The Keble College website (see References) states: 'Commenced service (following acceptance into College but prior to matriculation) on 1 September 1916. Second Lieutenant of the Royal Horse Artillery and the Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action on 21 March 1918.' [CWGC clarifies his regiment but has his date of death as the 27th].
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Second Lieutenant
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Field Artillery
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Year of death
1918
Month of death
March
Day of death
21
Manner of death as stated
Killed in Action
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action