Basic Details Surname Kirkness Forenames David Gender Not stated on memorial Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Rifles Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 3rd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lance Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Year of death 2009 Month of death December