Basic Details Surname Southern Forenames Michael Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 45 Commando Group Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Marine Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Marine Death and Burial details Country of death Northern Ireland Year of death 1974 Month of death August Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action