Basic Details Surname Mortimer Forenames Wm. Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Henderson Thornton War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death September Day of death 11 Age at death 18 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds