Basic Details Surname Burns Forenames E W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) U.S.A.A.F Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 1st Lt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) First Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death James Thorn, Shelf Moor, Bleaklow, High Peak, Derbyshire Year of death 1945 Month of death July Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Crash of C47 Skytrain 2108982 Manner of death reference Other