Down Cathedral Graveyard, Downpatrick, Co. Down is the burial place of 2 seamen who served in the Merchant Navy. Their burials took place on 3rd April 1942.
Finaghy, Co. Antrim during the Second World War
Co. Antrim
The Second World War in Finaghy, Co. Antrim saw the arrival of troops from Britain and the United States of America as well as German POWs at Taughmonagh.
Lisburn, Co. Down during the Second World War
Co. Down
The southern edge of Lisburn falls in Co. Down. During the Second World War, this area reverberated with the hum of engines from the airfield at Long Kesh.
Bryansford, Co. Down during the Second World War
Co. Down
Bryansford, Co. Down is home to Tollymore Forest Park. United States Army troops trained here and throughout the Mournes during the Second World War.
Clough, Co. Down during the Second World War
Co. Down
Clough, Co. Down in the Second World War became one of the safe havens for evacuees from Gibraltar who adapted to the language and climate of rural Ulster.
Crossgar, Co. Down during the Second World War
Co. Down
In the Second World War, Crossgar, Co. Down, and other camps in Ulster became safe havens for evacuees from Gibraltar who struggled with the local climate.
Kilkeel, Co. Down during the Second World War
Co. Down
The Second World War in Kilkeel, Co. Down saw General Patton deliver one of his infamous speeches in the area while planes flew from Greencastle Airfield.
Killyleagh, Co. Down during the Second World War
Co. Down
In the Second World War, many residents of Killyleagh, Co. Down enlisted in the armed forces. The village's war memorial remembers those who never returned.
Holywood, Co. Down during the Second World War
Co. Down
The Second World War in Holywood, Co. Down brough Axis detainees to the town as locals became used to the sight of prisoners of war at the town's camps.