23rd June

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.

Dutch Grumman Hellcats

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.