Basic Details Surname Hayes Forenames R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Notes Pte Hayes was on foot patrol in Helmand Province with his platoon on January 3, 2010 when he was killed by the blast from an improvised explosive device. Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 2010 Manner of death as stated Killed in the service of his country Manner of death reference Killed in Action