Basic Details Surname Banfield Forenames Richard William Information stated on memorial War Falklands Conflict (1982) Served or died Died Service number C019615Y Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Ardent Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Commander Death and Burial details Country of death Falkland Islands Year of death 1982 Month of death May Day of death 21 Age at death 30 Manner of death reference Killed in Action