Basic Details Surname Wright Forenames Mark William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Honours George Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Parachute Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 3rd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Corporal Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Parachute Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Town of death Helmand Province Year of death 2006 Month of death September Day of death 6 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Wounded Manner of death reference Died of Wounds