Basic Details Surname Thornton Forenames George M Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Trinity College Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Seaforth Highlanders Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany`s) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 22 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Unknown Personal Details Address Edinburgh