Basic Details Surname Thorpe Forenames John Somerled Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MC Notes Joined Scots Guards in 1893 served throughout the South African War and rejoined his regiment in 1914 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Scots Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Country of burial France Town of burial Carnoy Cemetery Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 16 Age at death 43 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Address Coddington Hall,Nottinghamshire