Basic Details Surname Birch Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) SS Vendee Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Vendee Death and Burial details Town of death Vendee Manner of death as stated Unknown