Basic Details Surname Matthews Forenames M Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998) Served or died Died Service number 24213046 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Support Company 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Parachute Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Ireland Year of death 1988 Month of death July Day of death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed whilst serving Manner of death reference Killed in Action