The Second World War brought the United States Military to the quiet mid-Ulster village of Gortin, Co. Tyrone as 34th Infantry Division arrived in 1942.
Dungannon, Co. Tyrone during the Second World War
Co. Tyrone
The Second World War brought changes to rural mid-Ulster towns like Dungannon, Co. Tyrone with U.S Army, and German Prisoners of War becoming common sights.
Ahorey, Co. Armagh during the Second World War
Co. Armagh
The Second World War in Ahorey, Co. Armagh brought a visit from troops from the United States Army who attended a church service in the rural village.
Killadeas, Co. Fermanagh during the Second World War
Co. Fermanagh
Killadeas, Co. Fermanagh during World War Two played host to several units of the United States Army while the Royal Air Force operated from the air base.
Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh during the Second World War
Co. Fermanagh
World War Two in Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh brought the United States Army to rural Northern Ireland with the arrival of 34th Infantry Division in 1942.
Manor House, Killadeas, Co. Fermanagh
Killadeas, Co. Fermanagh
The Manor House, Killadeas, Co. Fermanagh is now a hotel but from 1942, it housed officers and men from units of 34th Infantry Division, United States Army.
Ely Lodge, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Ely Island, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Ely Lodge on Ely Island near Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh was home to 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division with the exception of the 2nd Battalion.
Ecclesville House, Fintona, Co. Tyrone
1-3 Kiln Street, Fintona, Co. Tyrone
Ecclesville House, Fintona, Co. Tyrone served as Headquarters of 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division of the US Army during their time in Ulster.
Ashbrooke House, Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh
45 Stonepark Road, Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh
Ashbrooke House near Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh was home to 1st Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division of the US Army in 1942.