Basic Details Surname Burns Forenames David Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.E.M.E. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death January Day of death 4 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Died on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action