Basic Details Surname Thornton Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Wilfrid War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Additional information is sourced from the North East War Memorials Project (see References). Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 31 Manner of death reference Killed in Action