Basic Details Surname Sawyer Forenames Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marines Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) commando 2 9 Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marines Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Year of death 2009 Month of death January Day of death 14 Manner of death as stated Fell in Afghanistan Manner of death reference Killed in Action