Basic Details Surname Thornton Forenames D Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Donald 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, 2130 and 2823 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 Town of death Ypres Year of death 1915 Month of death August Day of death 13 Age at death 20 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds