Basic Details Surname Burn Forenames John H 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) Lighthouse and Pilotage Authorities Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Pilot Cutter Protector Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd class pilot Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Lighthouse And Pilotage Authorities Death and Burial details Country of death England Year of death 1916 Month of death December Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea by enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action