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1892 Nov 15. . Born Wellington, Somerset. Son of Henry Grey Thornton and Minnie Mary Tucker. His father was a wealthy farmer
1901 census as a boarder at a school in Taunton. He appears to be a brother of CH Thornton who is also at the school. His mother had just died and his father was living in Lamb Hotel, Dulverton
1911 census in Taunton
1915 Aug 28. Commissioned 2nd Lt
1917 Jul 1 Promoted Lt
1919 Apr 8. Gazetted out as Lt - ill health
1921 Mar 14. Joined ADRIC with service no 1814. Posted to A Coy
1921 Sep 17. Resigned on completion of 6 months service
1922 Mar 28. Joined the British Gendarmerie section of the Palestine Police as a Sergeant
1939 Register. He is a Water Bailiff living at Tynlon Felinfach , Aberayron R.D., Cardiganshire, Wales . He is single
1977 May 19 Died Newbury, Berks aged 84. Living at Hidden Cottage, Hungerford