Basic Details Surname Ciardelli Forenames N Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Iraq (2003-2011) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Italian Army Unit (Primary - Stated) 185th Airborne Artillery Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Maggiore Death and Burial details Year of death 2006 Month of death April Day of death 27 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action