Notes
The All About Thornton website (see References) states: ‘Lawrence A. Passman, born at Whixey, now in North Yorkshire in 1895, son of Matilda Ann and Arthur William Passman of Old Allen Cottage, Harecroft, husband of Louise Passman née Fieldhouse, both of Storr Farm, Harecroft, and later of 4 Dewhirst Street, Wilsden. He was employed as a Worsted mule spinner before enlisting. Private, 3rd Btn., (Special Reserve) Northumberland Fusiliers, #22757. At the training camp, near Newcastle, while the balance of his mind was disturbed, he committed suicide. Died 20 July 1915, aged 20. Grave reference: 3642 (north), St. Matthew’s Wilsden Churchyard. He is also remembered on the former Egypt Methodist Church memorial window.'