Basic Details Surname Down Forenames John Thornton Gender Male Information stated on memorial War 19th Century Conflict (1800-1899) Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 57th Regiment of Foot Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Ensign Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Ensign Death and Burial details Country of death New Zealand Year of death 1883 Manner of death as stated Maori Campaign