Basic Details Surname Boddy Forenames Michael Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998) Served or died Died Notes Mick Boddy was in the Corps of Drums of the 2nd Bn Royal Anglian Regiment in which he was an accomplished flute and bugle player. He was murdered by an IRA sniper in Selby Street in the Grosevenor Road area of Belfast. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Death and Burial details Country of death Northern Ireland Town of death Belfast Year of death 1972 Month of death August Day of death 17 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated killed