American Forces
The following American forces were based in the Co. Antrim town between 1942 and 1944. If you have more information on exact bases, please get in touch.
| Start Date | End Date | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Engineer Supply Depot | |
| 12th May 1942 | 7th January 1943 | 397th Engineer Depot Company |
| 2nd March 1942 | 5th August 1942 | 467th Engineer Maintenance Company |
| 16th April 1944 | 29th April 1944 | 229th Chemical Base Depot Company |
Royal Engineers training near Ballyclare, Co. Antrim
On 28th October 1942, 82nd Chemical Warfare Company, 6th Chemical Warfare Group, Royal Engineers conducted a weapon firing demonstration. Photographs from the Imperial War Museum give the location as near Ballyclare, Co. Antrim. Item "H 24994" gives a more precise location of Shillanavogy Road, which is north of Glenwherry, Co. Antrim.
