Basic Details Surname Thorneloe Forenames Rsm Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Honours MBE Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Welsh Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Welsh Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Year of death 2009 Manner of death as stated Killed on Active Service Manner of death reference Killed in Action