John Harrison Burns
Died
:
23 December 1940
Age
:
30
Rank
:
Police Constable
Force
:
Lancashire Constabulary
Cause
:
War
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Killed in the early hours when, during an enemy air raid, Manchester Division HQ was demolished by a high explosive bomb.
Killed in the early hours, alongside four other officers when, during an enemy air raid, Manchester Division HQ in East Union Street, Old Trafford, was demolished by a high explosive bomb. Another two officers died from their injuries days later.