Basic Details Surname Johnston Forenames Noel James 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) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Ulster Defence Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Northern Ireland Town of death Drumglass Year of death 1984 Month of death May Day of death 8 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed by terrorists Manner of death reference Killed in Action