Short Sunderland W6028 crashed in Co. Fermanagh on 20th February 1944. The same day say seamen from Northern Ireland die in the sinking of HMS Warwick.
Private Henry Barrowman of Belfast, Co. Antrim died on 20th February 1944 having served with both the Royal Ulster Rifles and the Gordon Highlanders.
Leslie Arthur Hebenton
Pilot Officer | J/88403
Canadian Pilot Officer Leslie Arthur Hebenton died on 20th February 1944 when Mark III Short Sunderland W6028 crashed near RAF St. Angelo, Co. Fermanagh.
William John Porter
Petty Officer Telegraphist | D/JX 146518
Petty Officer Telegraphist William John Porter died on 20th February 1944 when HMS Warwick came under attack from a Nazi U-Boat off the coast of Cornwall.
Charles Reilly
Greaser
Greaser Charles Reilly died on 20th February 1941 after SS Housatonic came under Luftwaffe attack. His grave is in Milltown Cemetery, Belfast, Co. Antrim.
George Sleator
Able Seaman | D/JX 420406
Able Seaman George Sleator of Armagh, Co. Armagh died on 20th February 1944 when HMS Warwick came under attack from a Nazi U-Boat off the coast of Cornwall.
