On 19th November 1943, Grumman Wildcat JV413 came down in the shallow water of Lough Foyle killing young New Zealander pilot Sub-Lieutenant John Hugh Nurse.
Hill Street, Gilford, Co. Down
Gilford, Co. Down
Nothing remains of old Hill Street in Gilford, Co. Down. During the 19th century, it was home to hundreds of millworkers. Belgian troops visited in 1945.
Holywood War Memorial, Holywood, Co. Down
Redburn Square, Holywood, Co. Down
Holywood War Memorial stands in what was once Railway Square in Holywood, Co. Down. It commemorates 28 who died during the Second World War.
Hotel Pickie, Bangor, Co. Down
Princetown Avenue, Bangor, Co. Down
Between 1942 and 1944, the Hotel Pickie, Bangor, Co. Down became an American red Cross Club where many of the US troops could socialise while on leave.
WarGen began with a conversation between Dan Snow and James Holland. Co. Antrim native Shane Greer explains more about preserving World War Two memories.
Keady Mill, Keady, Co. Armagh
Keady, Co. Armagh
Keady Mill was one of many in southern Co. Armagh. Established by William Kirk in the 18th century, it would see use by both British and American troops.
Kilbroney Forest Park, Rostrevor, Co. Down
80 Shore Road, Rostrevor, Co. Down
Kilbroney Estate in Rostrevor, Co. Down saw much use during World War Two first by British and American troops and then as a German prisoner of war camp.
Killicomaine Prisoner of War Camp, Portadown, Co. Armagh
Killicomaine Road, Portadown, Co. Armagh
The Killicomaine Prisoner of War Camp stood on the grounds of Killicomaine Castle or Irwin's Castle running onto Collen's Lane, now called Princess Way.
Killyleagh War Memorial, Killyleagh, Co. Down
Shrigley Road, Killyleagh, Co. Down
The Killyleagh War Memorial in Killyleagh, Co. Down stands at the castle in the historic town. The marble plaque commemorates those who died in conflicts since World War One.
