Basic Details Surname Birthwhistle Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. One of two identically named men on this memorial, he died in a field ambulance and is also commemorated on IWM 2689. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort`s Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rifleman Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Sailly-sur--Lys Cemetery Canadian Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death January Day of death 5 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds