4th August

Remembering all those with connections to Ulster who died during the Second World War on 4th August including the victim of a tragic boating accident.

Distinguished Flying Cross presentation at Kircassock House

NARA Photograph 342-FH-3A26275-79771AC. Brigadier General Edmund W. Hill, Commanding General of U.S. Forces in Northern Ireland, presents the Distinguished Flying Cross to Technical Sergeant Michael Kruge from Ansonia, Connecticut during a ceremony at Nyack, Kircassock House, Magherlin, Co. Down on 4th August 1943.

Remembering the Fallen

Harold George Farr

Able Seaman | P/JX 237292

Able Seaman Harold George Farr died on 4th August 1941 when he fell from a motorboat in Belfast Lough having spent the Bank Holiday in Bangor, Co. Down.

Thomas Henry Williamson

Rifleman | 7019939

Rifleman Thomas Henry Williamson of Lisburn, Co. Antrim died on 4th August 1944 as 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles advanced through Normandy, France.