Basic Details Surname Thorndike Forenames F H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Francis Herbert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He had joined the London Yeomanry before transferring to the RFC: he died flying a Bristol F2b (s/n A7140). Second Lt H M Drake was injured in the same incident. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) No 11 Squadron (RAF) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 17 Manner of death as stated Unknown