Private William Charles Birch, Conisbrough

R.A.M.C.

Official notification has now been received that these two unfortunate men are missing, believed to be drowned.

They were on board the “Royal Edward” when she was torpedoed on 14 August. Both were married, and leave a widow and family.

Private Smith, resided at 59, Hirst gate, Mexborough, and Private Birch, resided at 1 Clifton Hill, Conisbrough. Both were members of the Denaby division of the Denaby ambulance corps. Heartfelt sympathy is expressed with the families in the irrepairable loss they have sustained.

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From C.W.G.C.:

Private WILLIAM CHARLES BIRCH
Service Number: 127
Regiment & Unit/Ship Royal Army Medical Corps

54th (1st/1st East Anglian) Casualty Clearing Station

Date of Death Died 13 August 1915
Age 31 years old

Buried or commemorated at HELLES MEMORIAL Panel 201 and 202 or 236 to 239 and 328. Turkey (including Gallipoli)

Additional Info
Son of Benjamin and Eliza Birch, of 4, New St., Shelfield, Walsall; husband of Millie Jones (formerly Birch), I, Clifton Hill, Conisborough, Rotherham.