5th July

Remembering those with connections to Northern Ireland and Ulster who saw action during the Second World War and died on 5th July throughout history.

Remembering the Fallen

James Allen

Gunner | 1519883

Gunner James Allen of Belfast died on 5th July 1947 aged 46 years old after having served during the Second World War in the British Army's Royal Artillery.

John Charles Holland

Sapper | 1948387

Sapper John Charles Holland of Belfast served in England with the Royal Engineers at his time of death during the Second World War on 5th July 1941.

William Keenan

Lance Corporal | 7011506

Lance Corporal William Keenan lived in Co. Armagh. He died on 5th July 1944 with 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles in the hard-fought Battle of Normandy.