Basic Details Surname Neave Forenames Airey Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Member of Parliament War Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998) Served or died Died Honours Distinguished Service Order, Order of the British Empire, Military Cross Notes He served in WW2, escaping from Colditz, serving on the military tribunal at the Nuremberg Trials and rising to the rank of Lt Colonel in the Royal Artillery before he left the army to become an MP. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Civilian Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death London Year of death 1979 Month of death March Day of death 30 Age at death 63 Manner of death as stated Killed by an IRA Bomb Manner of death reference Killed in Action