Basic Details Surname Gandhi Forenames Pradeep 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) 59 Independent Commando Squadron, Royal Engineers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2 Troop Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sapper Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sapper Death and Burial details Country of death Falkland Islands Town of death San Carlos Year of death 1982 Month of death May Day of death 27 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Attack enemy aircraft Manner of death reference Killed in Action