Basic Details Surname Thornton Forenames F Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Frank Ernest War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Royal Naval Reserve Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M. Trawler "Corona." Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Skipper Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Skipper Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1916 Month of death March Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Missing presumed killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action