Basic Details Surname Birrell Forenames William George 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) Army Medical Services Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major General Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Army Medical Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major General Death and Burial details Country of death [Scotland] Town of death Lochboisdsale Year of death 1918 Month of death August Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Illness contracted on active service Manner of death reference Other