On 3rd July each year, we remember those with connections to Ulster who lost their lives on this date, especially those who served in the Second World War.
Remembering the Fallen
James Crawford Clarke
Able Seaman | D/JX 367926
Able Seaman James Crawford Clarke was based at HMS Copra at the time of his death off the coast of France on 3rd July 1944 during the Battle of Normandy.
David Francis Prosser
Fusilier | 4193168
Fusilier David Francis Prosser died on 3rd July 1944 in Newtownards, Co. Down where the Welsh soldier lived after marrying a local girl Jeannie McMaster.
William James Proudfoot
Rifleman | D/25113
Rifleman William James Proudfoot died on 3rd July 1947 aged 63 years old having served with 7th Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles in the Second World War.