Basic Details Surname Thornton Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Year of death 2008 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action