Basic Details Surname Thornton Forenames A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Arthur War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 2747 and 2748 and his biographical, service and death details as they found them are shown on the latter. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) D of W Regt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte 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 Belgium Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 20 Age at death 32 Manner of death reference Killed in Action