Basic Details Surname Burns Forenames James R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Empire Admiralty Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Radio Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Radio Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death June Day of death 26 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated sunk by enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action