Basic Details Surname Ripley Forenames Edward R G Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Welch Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1/5th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lt Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Welch Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Noemandy Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 30 Manner of death as stated killedd in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action