Remembering all those who served on land, on sea, and in the air who had connections to Northern Ireland and lost their lives on 2nd August in wartime.
Remembering the Fallen
George Johnston
Private | M/16958
Though born in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Private George Johnston served in the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps at his time of death in Sicily on 2nd August 1943.
John Nicholson
Chief Steward
Chief Steward John Nicholson served in the Royal Navy on patrols on H.M.S. Campania. He died on 2nd August 1944. His grave is in Belfast City Cemetery.
Rex Samuel Wilson
Sub-Lieutenant
Sub-Lieutenant Rex Samuel Wilson of New Zealand died on 2nd August 1945 while serving in Fleet Air Arm 891 Squadron based at Eglinton, Co. Londonderry.