On 5th August, we remember all those men and women with connections to Northern Ireland who lost their lives on that date throughout the Second World War.
Remembering the Fallen
William Cathcart
Rifleman | 7018987
Rifleman William Cathcart of Kells, Co. Antrim died on 5th August 1943 while with the Irish Brigade as 2nd Battalion London Irish Rifles fought in Sicily.
George Hill
Fusilier | 7043525
Fusilier George Hill of Belfast died on 5th August 1943 while serving with 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers in heavy fighting on the island of Sicily.
Samuel Morrow
Lieutenant | 279504
Lieutenant Samuel Morrow died on 5th August 1943 as 6th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers took part in fierce fighting in Catenanuova, Sicily, Italy.