Basic Details Surname Thorpe Forenames Gordon Howard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 49th Canadian Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ypres Cemetery SANCTUARY WOOD CEMETERY Year of death 1916 Month of death June Day of death 5 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action