Peter Francis Thorne
Sir Peter Francis Thorne (6 August 1914 – 16 March 2004) was a British Army officer.
Sir Peter Francis Thorne | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 August 1914 |
| Died | 16 March 2004 (aged 89) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Unit | Grenadier Guards |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Oxford |
Early life
Peter Francis Thorne was born on 6 August 1914.[1] Peter was the youngest son of Sir Andrew Thorne.[2]
Thorne was educated at Eton College, before attending Trinity College, Oxford.[1] Whilst at Oxford, in 1934, Thorne joined the regimental reserve of the Grenadier Guards, his father's regiment.[3][2]
Military service
Thorne crossed to France with the 3rd Battalion of the Grenadier Guards in 1939, to fight in World War II.[2] He was wounded at Comines, Nord during the Allied retreat to Dunkirk.[2]
Serjeant-at-Arms
Thorne became the 33rd Serjeant-at-Arms of the House of Commons in 1976.[3] A position he held until 1976.[1]
Retirement and death
Thorne died on 16 March 2004, aged 89.[1]
Personal life
Thorne married Lady Anne Thorne (née Pery) in 1959.[1]
Thorne was a member of the Cavalry and Guards Club and the Royal Yacht Squadron.[1]
Publications
- The Royal Mace in the House of Commons. Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1990. ISBN 978-0-10-850628-4.
References
- "Thorne, Sir Peter (Francis)". Who's Who. ukwhoswho.com. A & C Black, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing plc. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- "Sir Peter Thorne". The Times. 30 March 2004. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- "Sir Peter Thorne". The Daily Telegraph. 26 May 2004. Retrieved 24 July 2021.