Basic Details Surname Burnett Forenames David Alexander 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) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death North Africa Year of death 1942 Month of death August Day of death 26 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Died as the result of an accident in North Africa Manner of death reference Other