We Remember: The Fallen of Operation Telic
A tribute to the 179 British service personnel who gave their lives
Between 2003 and 2011, British Armed Forces served in Iraq under Operation Telic, one of the most significant and testing deployments in a generation. Over those eight years, 179 British service personnel lost their lives: soldiers, medics, logisticians, and support staff who served with courage in extraordinarily difficult circumstances.
Among them were members of the Royal Army Medical Corps, men and women who answered the call to care for others, often at the front line, and who paid the ultimate price.
Today, the RAMC Association & Charity pauses to honour every one of the 179. We stand alongside their families, friends, and comrades, those who carry this loss every single day.
Our RAMC Fallen
We name and remember the RAMC personnel whose lives were taken during Operation Telic. Their service defined who we are as a Corps.
Corporal Kris O’Neill Died 5 April 2007, aged 27
Corporal Kris O’Neill died on 5 April 2007, aged 27, when a roadside bomb struck a Warrior armoured vehicle patrolling west of Basra City. A brave and dedicated soldier, Kris paid the ultimate price in the service of his country and his comrades.
Private Eleanor Dlugosz Died 5 April 2007, aged 19
Private Eleanor Dlugosz died on 5 April 2007, aged just 19, in the same improvised explosive device attack near Basra that claimed the life of Corporal O’Neill. One of the youngest British service personnel to lose their life during Operation Telic, Eleanor’s courage and commitment will never be forgotten.
Lance Corporal Dennis Brady Died 1 October 2006, aged 37
Lance Corporal Dennis Brady of the Royal Army Medical Corps died on 1 October 2006, aged 37. Dennis served with distinction and dedication, embodying the values of the RAMC: to sustain, to care, and to serve.
The 179: Never Forgotten
Beyond those named above, 176 further British service personnel gave their lives during Operation Telic. Each had a name, a family, a story, and a reason they chose to serve. We remember them all, without exception.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
If You Need Support, Please Reach Out
Remembering Operation Telic can bring up difficult feelings: grief, loss, guilt, anger, or memories that are hard to carry alone. Whether you served on Op Telic, lost someone you loved, or simply find this time of year hard, you do not have to face it alone.
The RAMC Association & Charity is here for veterans, serving personnel, and their families. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us directly.
Confidential Support Lines, Available 24/7:
- Combat Stress: 0800 138 1619 (free, confidential mental health support for veterans)
- Veterans’ Gateway: 0808 802 1212 (free, confidential support and signposting for veterans and their families)
- Samaritans: 116 123 (free, confidential listening support, available at any time)
There is no weakness in asking for help. It is an act of courage, and it is exactly what those we remember would want for you.
