Pte
Howard James Thornton

Information about birth

Date of birth:
23/11/1896
Place of birth:
Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada

General information

Profession:
Clerk
Religion:
Church of England

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
633097
Enlistment date:
4/10/1915
Enlistment place:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 21st Bn. (Eastern Ontario)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
03/11/1917
Place of death:
Crest Farm, Passchendaele, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
20

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 10 - 18 - 26 - 28.

Points of interest 3

#1 Place of birth
#2 Enlistment place
#3 Place of death (approximate)

More information 2