Basic Details Surname Thornton Forenames Victor Hubert 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) Northumberland Fusiliers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 9th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 24 Age at death 31 Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial Relationships YOUNGEST SON OF EDWARD AND LILA THORNTON