Basic Details Surname Thorpe Forenames John Somerled Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours M C Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) not stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Scots Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Bn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death not stated on memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 16 Age at death 44 Manner of death as stated killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action