Basic Details Surname Ward Forenames J G Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Iraq (2003-2011) Served or died Died Notes https://www.gov.uk/government/fatalities/colour-sergeant-john-cecil-rm Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Maj Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Year of death 2003 Month of death March Day of death 21 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action