Basic Details
Surname
Banfield
Forenames
Richard William
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Falklands Conflict (1982)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Last name BANFIELD
First name(s) / Initial(s) Richard William
Rank Lt Cdr
Service Royal Navy
Service Number C019615Y
Ship / Unit HMS Ardent
Age 30
Date of Death 21/05/1982
Included on the Armed Forces Memorial Yes
Included on Roll of Honour Yes
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Royal Navy
Unit (Primary - Stated)
H.M.S Ardent
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
Manner of death as stated
Killed in action
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action