Basic Details Surname Thistle Forenames Robert 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. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lance Corporal Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Highland Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death February Day of death 13 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action