Basic Details Surname Thoroughgood Forenames Cyril John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Cyprus Dispute (1955-1974) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Police Unit Unit (Primary - Stated) Cyprus Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Unit (Primary - Our reference) Police Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Cyprus Town of death Nicosia Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1956 Month of death September Day of death 28 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Murdered by EOKA gunmen Manner of death reference Other