Basic Details Surname Burns Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Harrison War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Notes The memorial records only his Police rank, collar number and surname. His forenames have been ascertained from the Roll of Honour on Greater Manchester Police Museum's website (https://gmpmuseum.co.uk/roll-of-honour/ ) Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Lancashire Constabulary Unit (Primary - Stated) Manchester Division Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Constable Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Police Constable Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Manchester Year of death 1940 Month of death December Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Died as a result of enemy action Manner of death reference Other