Basic Details Surname Burns Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The memorial records only his forename and surname Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany`s) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Persian Gulf Country of burial Iraq Town of burial Basra Cemetery Basra Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death January Day of death 21 Age at death 23 Manner of death reference Killed in Action