27th August

Remembering those with connections to Northern Ireland who served in the Second World War and died on 27th August throughout history.

In Memory Of

Andrew Edward Hammond

Storekeeper 1st Class | NAP/R.585505

Storekeeper 1st Class Andrew Edward Hammond died on 27th August 1941 in a tragic accident while transferring between ships docked in Belfast.

Richard Keegan

Rifleman

Born in Co. Fermanagh, Richard Keegan served with 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles on D-Day and the early days of the Normandy Campaign.

Charles McDowell

Sapper | 2199774

Sapper Charles McDowell of Derry/Londonderry died on 27th August 1944 while serving in Normandy with 1049 Port Operating Company.