Basic Details Surname Stratford Forenames M R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Iraq (2003-2011) Served or died Died Notes https://www.gov.uk/government/fatalities/colour-sergeant-john-cecil-rm Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) WO2 Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Warrant Officer Class II Death and Burial details Year of death 2003 Month of death March Day of death 21 Age at death 39 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action