On 23rd June 1944, many soldiers from Northern Ireland took part in fighting along the Pucciarelli Ridge, Italy with various Regiments in the Irish Brigade.
Imperial War Museum Photo: A 24533 (Part of the Admiralty Official Collection). Grumman Hellcats of 1840 Naval Air Squadron based at RNAS Eglinton, Co. Londonderry. This squadron is comprised of 80% Dutch servicemen. Photo taken on 23rd June 1944 by Royal Navy Official Photographer.
Remembering the Fallen
Thomas Gordon
Company Sergeant Major | 7010877
Warrant Officer Class II Thomas Gordon of Strabane, Co. Tyrone died on 23rd June 1944 while serving in 6th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in Italy.
Ernest Neill
Rifleman | 14416549
Rifleman Ernest Neill of Belfast died on 23rd June 1944 as 2nd Battalion London Irish Rifles engaged in close-quarters combat along the Pucciarelli Ridge.
James Craig Nelson
Fusilier | 14435402
Fusilier James Craig Nelson of Upperlands, Co. Londonderry died on the Pucchiarelli Ridge on 23rd June 1944 with 6th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.