Basic Details Surname Bird Forenames William A J 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) Queen's Own (Royal West Kent) Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lance Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Thiepval Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 4 Manner of death as stated Killed near Thiepval Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation School Master & Choirman