Born Greenock, enlisted Leith. SNWM has him born in Leith. Son of William and Elizabeth Birrell, of Leith.
James Birrell
- Born In: Greenock
- Died: 9th July, 1918
- Rank: Corporal
- Service No: 40173
- Regiment: Cameron Highlanders
- Unit: 2nd Battalion
- Cemetery: Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille