Basic Details Surname Birks Forenames Fred Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours VC; MM; Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Australian Unit (Primary - Stated) Australian Imperial Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Australian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Australian Imperial Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 21 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Gave his Life Manner of death reference Other