Basic Details Surname Elson Forenames D F S Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Welsh Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lance Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Welsh Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 2009 Month of death July Day of death 5 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action