Basic Details Surname Prescott Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Falklands Conflict (1982) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 33 Engineer Regiment EOD Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Staff Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Staff Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Falkland Islands Town of death HMS ANTELOPE Year of death 1982 Month of death May Day of death 23 Age at death 37 Manner of death as stated Defusing unexploded bomb Manner of death reference Killed in Action