31st July

On 31st July 1945, Leading Seaman James Magennis of Belfast took part in an attack on the Japanese cruiser Takao. He later received the VC for his actions.

Remembering the Fallen

Samuel Morgan

Sergeant | 539583

Sergeant Samuel Morgan of 30 Milford Avenue, Dunmurry, Co. Antrim died on 31st July 1940 on a mission over Kristiansand, Norward with R.A.F. 233 Squadron.

Harold Lindley Roberts

Third Officer

Third Officer Harold Lindley Roberts of Dundrum, Co. Down died on 31st July 1940 aged 35 years old when S.S. Domingo de Larrinaga came under attack.

Joseph Beckett Thompson

Sergeant | 566058

Sergeant Joseph Beckett Thompson died on 31st July 1940 when a pair of Bristol Blenheim fighter planes collided on an exercise over the Bristol Channel.