Basic Details Surname Thornton Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) H.L.I. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 18th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PT Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Highland Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death fr Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 25 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action