Basic Details Surname Burns Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked in Halifax, played football for Holy Trinity AFC and was last seen entering a German dugout despite having been shot in the head. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Royal Rifle Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rifleman Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 3 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Missing