Basic Details Surname Thornton Forenames J D Gender Not stated on memorial Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (Royal Navy) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marines Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 40 Commando Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Year of death 2008 Month of death March Day of death 30