Basic Details Surname Holmes Forenames R J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Iraq (2003-2011) Served or died Died Notes https://www.gov.uk/government/fatalities/captain-richard-holmes-and-private-lee-ellis-killed-in-iraq Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Parachute Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Parachute Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 2006 Month of death February Day of death 28 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action