Basic Details Surname Whitford Forenames Gary Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Falklands Conflict (1982) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Ardent Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Ardent Death and Burial details Country of death Falklands Year of death 1982 Month of death May Day of death 21 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated did whilst serving on Manner of death reference Killed in Action