Basic Details Surname Birrell Forenames William George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Served in Egyptian War (1882-1885), Burma (1885-1889, where he was MiD) and Sudan (1898). Former Director General of Medical Services, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. Aged 59 at death Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RAMC Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major General (Surgeon) Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Army Medical Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major General