Basic Details Surname Thorneloe Forenames R S M Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Honours MBE Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion 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 Year of death 2009 Month of death July Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action