Caledon, Co. Tyrone during the Second World War

The village of Caledon, Co. Tyrone lies near the border of Co. Armagh. In the Second World War, it provided bases for British, American, and Belgian forces.

Caledon

Co. Tyrone

Northern Ireland

Bridging the Blackwater

On 11th November 1942, Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge photographed a pair of Bailey Bridges constructed by British Army Royal Engineers over the River Blackwater near Caledon, Co. Tyrone.

Bailey Bridge on the River Blackwater
Bailey Bridge near Caledon, Co. Tyrone
Bailey Bridge in Co. Tyrone
Royal Engineers near Caledon, Co. Tyrone
Bailey Bridge Jacking at Caledon, Co. Tyrone
Bailey Bridge Jacking in Co. Tyrone
Bailey Bridge No. 1 in Caledon, Co. Tyrone
Bailey Bridge No. 2 in Caledon, Co. Tyrone

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 Alexander House, Caledon, Co. Tyrone

Alexander House, Caledon, Co. Tyrone

37 Main Street, Caledon, Co. Tyrone

Alexander House stands on the main street of Caledon, Co. Tyrone. During the Second World War, it was a home to Officers of 5th (Merckem) Infantry Brigade.

Map showing Caledon Camp, Caledon, Co. Tyrone

Caledon Camp, Caledon, Co. Tyrone

Caledon, Co. Tyrone

Caledon Camp was home to British, American, and Belgian soldiers at various stages of World War Two. The Belgian soldiers arrived for training in 1945.

References
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