Basic Details Surname Aldridge Forenames Williamh Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Notes Killed by a bomb trying to save his comrades. The youngest fatality of the Afghanistan operations. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Rifles Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Rifleman Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rifleman Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Town of death Helmand Year of death 2009 Month of death July Day of death 10 Age at death 18