On 24th February each year, we remember those with connections to Northern Ireland from all the forces who gave their lives during the Second World War.
Remembering the Fallen
Crelin Arthur Walford Bodie DFC
Pilot Officer | 42790
Pilot Officer Crelin Arthur Walford Bodie joined the Royal Air Force on a short service commission in October '39. He was killed near RNAS Eglinton in 1942.
James Thomas Bingham
Private | 7014158
Private James Thomas Bingham of Belfast, Co. Antrim died on 24th February 1944 during The London Scottish Gordon Highlanders time in the Italian campaign.
Edward Charles Dalton
Lieutenant
Lieutenant Edward Charles Dalton died on 24th February 1942 while serving in the Royal Naval Fleet Air Arm based at HMS Goshawk on the island of Trinidad.
Robert Gallagher
Assistant Steward
Assistant Steward Robert Gallagher of Derry/Londonderry died on 24th February 1941 when U-97 sank merchant ship SS Jonathan Holt off the Faroe Islands.
William Watson Miller
Flying Officer | 151387
Flying Officer William Watson Miller from Bangor, Co Down died aged 21 years old on 24th February 1945 when his De Havilland Mosquito crashed in training.
James Wylie DCM
Sergeant | 2719527
Sergeant James Wylie DCM of Belfast, Co. Antrim died on 24th February 1944 during 1st Battalion Irish Guards' involvement in the action at Anzio, Italy.