Basic Details Surname Thorley Forenames H W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) 17th Lancers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Cayeux-en-Santerre Year of death 1918 Month of death August Day of death 8 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action