Basic Details Surname Francis Forenames R L Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Iraq (2003-2011) Served or died Died Notes https://www.gov.uk/government/fatalities/lance-corporal-ryan-francis-2nd-battalion-the-royal-welsh-killed-in-iraq-on-7-july-2007 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Royal Welsh (The Royal Regiment of Wales) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) LCpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Welsh Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 2007 Month of death July Day of death 7 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action