Sapper Walter Burns
Personal Details
- 1894905 Sapper
- Walter Burns
- 10 Bomb Disposal Company
- Royal Engineers
Son of Arthur Ernest and Sarah Burns of Salford: Husband of Bella Burns of Salford.
Died on the 25th April 1945. Aged 33.
Buried at Agecroft Cemetery, Salford.
Section 29 Grave 694.
Note:
Corporal C.F. Rosier also died at this incident.
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Next of Kin Wife, Mrs B Burns, 13 Brooklands Street, Salford, Lancs.
Died whilst clearing mines laid as part of the anti-invasion measures in the UK. Chief Royal Engineer 3 Bomb Disposal Group opinion no evidence as to what caused the accident at Dunwich, Suffolk. No blame is attached to any person or persons.
Corporal C F Rosier also died at this incident.