Basic Details Surname Thornton Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Durham L I Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 6 Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Durham Light Infantry Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action