Ballycarry, Co. Antrim during the Second World War

Ballycarry, Co. Antrim was the birthplace of Sir James Steele, who signed the mobilisation order in 1939, and took part in Dunkirk and the D-Day Landings.

Ballycarry

Co. Antrim

Northern Ireland

Places of Interest

The following places will be of interest to anyone wishing to explore more of the area's Second World War heritage.

Map showing General Sir James Steele Memorial, Ballycarry, Co. Antrim

General Sir James Steele Memorial, Ballycarry, Co. Antrim

Main Street, Ballycarry, Co. Antrim

On the Main Street of Ballycarry, Co. Antrim stands a memorial to the village's most famous son and British Army General Sir James Stuart Steele.

Map showing Redhall, Ballycarry, Co. Antrim

Redhall, Ballycarry, Co. Antrim

Redhall Drive, Ballycarry, Co. Antrim

Redhall Estate stands at Ballycarry not far from Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim. In 1945, it provided a base for elements of 3rd (Rumbeke) Infantry Brigade.