Basic Details Surname Thorpe Forenames Douglas Sidney Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RHA Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lance-Bombardier Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Horse Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Bombardier Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death January Day of death 15 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action