La Délivrande War Cemetery, Normandy, France

La Délivrande War Cemetery is the final resting place of 13 men with connections to Northern Ireland. They died during fighting in the Battle of Normandy.

La Délivrande War Cemetery

Douvres

Normandy

1025

France

Ulstermen in La Délivrande

This Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery is the final resting place of 13 men with connections to Northern Ireland.

Last Name First Name(s) Rank Date of Death Grave
Bradley Arthur Desmond Rifleman 17th June 1944 IV.F.10
Crangles Hugh Rifleman 23rd June 1944 VII.K.4
Frazer Moses Charles Lance Bombardier 29th July 1944 V.L.7
Gallagher John Rifleman 2nd July 1944 II.G.4
Gordon James Calderwood Rifleman 9th June 1944 VII.L.2
Halfpenny John James Rifleman 9th June 1944 VII.L.4
Keenan William Lance Corporal 5th July 1944 II.G.6
Keville Patrick Lieutenant 9th June 1944 VII.D.6
Millar Hugh Henry Corporal 7th June 1944 IX.D.8
McAllister George Rifleman 7th June 1944 VII.G.1
O'Donnell William Gallagher Private 21st June 1944 V.A.9
Orr Robert John Dillon Lance Corporal 19th July 1944 VIII.A.6
Williamson James Campbell Rifleman 7th June 1944 IX.J.7
Arthur Desmond Bradley

Arthur Desmond Bradley

Rifleman | 7021600

Rifleman Arthur Desmond Bradley served in 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles during the hard-fought Normandy campaign in France. He died on 17th June 1944.

Moses Charles Frazer

Lance Bombardier | 1116622

Lance Bombardier Moses Charles Frazer served in the British Army's Royal Artillery at the time of his death during the Battle of Normandy on 29th July 1944.

John Gallagher

Rifleman | 14431679

Rifleman John Gallagher from Co. Londonderry died on 2nd July 1944 while serving in the Battle of Normandy with B Company 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles.

William Keenan

Lance Corporal | 7011506

Lance Corporal William Keenan lived in Co. Armagh. He died on 5th July 1944 with 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles in the hard-fought Battle of Normandy.

George McAllister

Rifleman | 7009594

Rifleman George McAllister of Belfast died on 7th June 1944 as 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles advanced toward Cambes following the D-Day Landings.

Hugh Henry Millar

Corporal | 7014297

Corporal Hugh Henry Millar of Belfast died on 7th June 1944 as 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles advanced through Normandy following the D-Day Landings.