CAPT E.F. THORBURN
Edward Francis Thorburn
Son of Robert & Louisa Thorburn
Educated at Christ's Hospital (Blue Coat School) - Click here
In 1908 he joined the City of London Stockbrokers, Harrison & Glover, as a junior clerk
Then worked in in Le Havre, France becoming a fluent French speaker
His home address was 1 Maclise Mansion, Kensington, London W
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, Army Service Corps 7/10/14
To France 10/10/14
Later promoted Captain
Transferred to 12th Royal Scots as Commander of 'C' Company in 1917
Early on during the 1918 German Spring Offensive his company was surrounded in a wood by German forces. He refused to surrender & in the ensuing engagement most of his company were killed or taken prisoner
KIA F&F 23/3/18 by a shot in the head during this same action
Commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, France
Also commemorated in Margravine Cemetery, Hammersmith, London - Click here
His Officers Papers exist at TNA but we have not checked them; Ref: WO 339/10440
With copy of his Medal Index Card, ODGW & CWGC details & related research
Condition: GVF
