Thornton William James Pte 5382907
From 70 Brigade
Personnel Entry
Name Thornton William James
Army number 5382907
Rank Pte
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Date of birth
Age 0
Unit Oxford & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, Trf Durham Light Infantry, Posted 11th Bn, KILLED in ACTION 27/6/1944.
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Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade
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Wounded
Prisoner of War
Died/Killed in action 27-Jun-44
Home address Son of Mr and Mrs Edward Thornton, Husband of M L Thornton, West Croydon, Surrey. Buried Grave IV. E. 7. Fontenay-le-Pesnel War Cemetery, Tessel.
Source table 11DLI