Basic Details Surname Melia Forenames Michael 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) Recce Troop Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Falkland Islands Town of death Goose Green Year of death 1982 Month of death May Day of death 28 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Killed by enemy MG fire Manner of death reference Killed in Action