On 2nd March 1942, the second contingent of U.S. Army troops arrived at Belfast Docks in Northern Ireland joining those who arrived some weeks earlier.
Oscar, the luckiest cat in wartime Northern Ireland
Oscar, a little black and white cat, survived the sinking of Bismarck, H.M.S. Cossack, and H.M.S. Ark Royal before finding fame in a sailors' home in Ulster.
Samuel Quigley
Guardsman
Samuel Quigley of Muckamore, Co. Antrim served in 2nd Battalion Irish Guards. He met his wife Freda in unusual circumstances during the Second World War.
Whitespots Leadmines, Conlig, Co. Down
The Old Leadmines, Conlig, Co. Down
In April 1941, a total of 70 competitors from the military took part in rigorous off-road motorcycle trials around the old Whitespots Leadmines.
Conlig, Co. Down during the Second World War
Co. Down
During the Second World War, rough terrain motorcycle trials and training exercises took place around the disused leadmines near Conlig, Co. Down.
Bristol Beaufort AW277 crash on Colin Mountain, Co. Antrim
At around 0400hrs on 29th March 1943, Bristol Beaufort AW277 came down on Colin Mountain, Co. Antrim killing 4 crew members of No. 5 O.T.U.
St. Patrick’s Barracks, Ballymena, Co. Antrim
Demesne Avenue, Ballymena, Co. Antrim
From November 1942 - December 1943, the British Army's General Service Corps No. 12 Primary Training Centre was at St. Patrick's Barracks, Ballymena, Co. Antrim.
Army Salvage Depot, Doagh, Co. Antrim
Mill Road, Doagh, Co. Anrim
During the Second World War, the Army Salvage Depot in Doagh, Co. Antrim operated from the site of the railway station that had lain unused since 1930.
Dunmore Park Barracks, Ashfield Crescent, Belfast
Ashfield Crescent, Belfast
During the Second World War, the Dunmore Park Barracks in North Belfast was a base for Home Defence Battalions of the Royal Ulster Rifles.
Wartime Lough Neagh
During the Second World War, Lough Neagh was a valuable asset for the military in Northern Ireland who used the waters for training purposes.
“Red Army Day” celebrations on the streets of Belfast
On 20th February 1943, the people of Belfast commemorated "Red Army Day" with a large military parade through the city attended by dignitaries.
Remembering the Fallen
Thomas Greaves Cartlidge
Fusilier | 6982699
Fusilier Thomas Greaves Cartlidge of Earl Haig Gardens, Belfast died on 11th July 1943 as 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers attacked at Sicily.
Joseph Doherty
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Fusilier Joseph Doherty of Derry/Londonderry died on 11th July 1943 during Operation Husky as 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers landed at Sicily.
John James Hastings
Fusilier | 6980741
Fusilier John James Hastings of Derry/Londonderry died on 11th July 1943 as 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers took part in the invasion of Sicily.
Robert James Irwin
Fusilier | 7014337
Fusilier Robert James Irwin of Portadown, Co. Armagh died on 11th July 1943 as 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers took part in Operation Husky.
William Neill
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Fusilier William Neill of Coleraine, Co. Londonderry died on 11th July 1943 while fighting with 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in Sicily.
