Basic Details Surname Shaw Forenames G Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Ulster Defence Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Ulster Defence Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Northern Ireland Town of death Dungannon Year of death 1987 Month of death January Day of death 26 Age at death 57 Manner of death as stated Killed by terrorists Manner of death reference Killed in Action