Basic Details Surname Mountbatten (of Burma) Forenames (earl) Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998) Served or died Died Honours KG,GCB, OM, GCIE, GCVO, DSO Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Admiral of the Fleet Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Admiral of the Fleet Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) Life Guards Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Colonel Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Admiral Death and Burial details Year of death 1979 Month of death August Day of death 27