Basic Details Surname Thornton Forenames F. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Beds. & Herts. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Japan Manner of death as stated Died as a P.O.W.