Basic Details Surname Palin Forenames Mark Anthony Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 1 Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Corporal Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) Devonshire and Dorset Regiment Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Town of death Helmand Province Year of death 2011 Month of death July Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action