Basic Details Surname Bowers Forenames R W M Gender Not stated on memorial Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Mercian Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Mercian Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 2012 Month of death March Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Died while serving in Afghanistan Manner of death reference Killed in Action