Basic Details Surname Thornton Forenames David Gillies Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.S. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Serg Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Scots Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death November Day of death 3 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Died Manner of death reference Killed in Action