Basic Details Surname Thorburn Forenames G T Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George Thompson War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was not married and worked as an apprentice painter before enlisting in October 1917. He is also commemorated on IWM 2738. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) WRR Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Vraucourt Cemetery Vaulx Hill Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death August Day of death 31 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action