29th February

Remembering those with connections to Northern Ireland who died on 29th February - a leap year date that occurred only twice during the Second World War.

Remembering the Fallen

Eric George Hudson

Private | 5112598

Private Eric George Hudson served in 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry at his time of death in Burma on 29th February 1944. His wife lived in Co. Down.

Robert Thomas Garth Loughrin

Sergeant | 1796421

Sergeant Robert Thomas Garth Loughrin died on 29th February 1944 on active service with a Canadian crew in Royal Air Force No. 1666 Heavy Conversion Unit.