Commemorated at Memorial Name Kearsley Remembrance Garden Given name John Family name Thornton Gender Male Service number 131158 Conflicts Second World War, 1939–45 Fate Returned to Australia (RTA) Additional information Last held rank Leading Aircraftman Unit at embarkation No. 84 Operational Base Unit Service Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Veteran Notes/Bio From the village of Kearsley Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute