Basic Details Surname Thorne Forenames Brian Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Notes The memorial records his police rank as Messenger. It also records some further details re his military service ( e.g. where he actually served) which are unfortunately not discernible from the images held. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Able Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death not applicable - he survived Manner of death reference Not Applicable