Basic Details Surname Cairns Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Somerset Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Somerset Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) South Staffordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Lieutenant Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) The South Staffordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Burma Year of death 1940