12th June

On 12th June 1943, De Havilland Tiger Moth X5045 came down in the grounds of Stormont Estate, Belfast killing both occpants after taking off from Sydenham.

Remembering the Fallen

William Lynas Elliott

Private | 14418285

Private William Lynas Elliott of Belfast served in 12th Battalion Parachute Regiment at his time of death on 12th June 1944 during an attack on Breville.

John Gilmore

Able Seaman | C/SSX 18758

Killyleagh born John Gilmore died on 12th June 1942 as HMS Grove was torpedoed by U-77 off the North African coast while en route from Egypt to Malta.

John Francis McSorley

Private | 1595047

Private John Francis McSorley of Gortin, Co. Tyrone fought with The Parachute Regiment near Merville, Normandy following D-Day and died on 12th June 1944.

George Leslie Werts

Lieutenant

Royal Naval Lieutenant George Leslie Werts died on 12th June 1943 when De Havilland Tiger Moth X5045 came down in the ground of Stormont Estate, Belfast.

Douglas Williams

Flying Officer | J/15206

Canadian Flying Officer Douglas Williams died on 12th June 1943 when his De Havilland Tiger Moth X5045 came down in the ground of Stormont Estate, Belfast.