Basic Details Surname Thornton Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was not married, enlisted in May 1915 and was killed by shellfire. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689 and 2596. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Thiepval, Somme Country of burial France Town of burial Thiepval Cemetery Mill Road British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 17 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action