2nd/8th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
Grave Section:
Unconsecrated
Grave No.:
22140
Inscription:
Sacred / To The Memory Of / a loving wife and devoted mother / JANE THORNTON, / who died Nov. 1 5.th 1924, / aged 58 years. / Also WILLIAM THORNTON, / husband of the above / who died Feb. 8th 1936, / aged 70 years. / Also Pte WILLIAM THORNTON, / eldest son of the above / Killed in Action May 3rd 1917.
GPS Accuracy (Feet): 10
CWGC
Notes:
THORNTON, Rifleman, William, 305928, 2nd/8th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) Died 3rd May 1917.
Commemorated at Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Reference: Bay 4.