Basic Details Surname Thorpe Forenames R. W. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Vanguard Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Petty Officer Death and Burial details Cemetery Chatham Naval Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 9 Age at death 40