Basic Details Surname Thornton Forenames Noel Shipley Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours DSO MC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Rifle Brigade Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort`s Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Abbeville Cemetery Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 10 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial Relationships SON