Basic Details Surname Thacker Forenames Michael Gender Not stated on memorial Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) The Royal Welsh Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Town of death Nahri Saraj Helmand Country of burial England Town of burial Nuneaton Cemetery Heart of England Crematorium Year of death 2012 Month of death June Day of death 1 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action