2nd June

2nd June 1940 is the alternative date of death given for several Ulster soldiers who lost their lives on an unknown date during the Dunkirk evacuation.

Remembering the Fallen

Samuel Craig

Rifleman | 7011030

Rifleman Samuel Craig of Glynn, Co. Antrim died between 28th May 1940 and 2nd June 1940. He served with 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles at Dunkirk.

Rifleman Andrew Fullerton

Andrew Fullerton

Rifleman | 7013832

Rifleman Andrew Fullerton of Gilford, Co. Down died between 29th May 1940 and 2nd June 1940 during the British Expeditionary Force's retreat to Dunkirk.

James Hamilton

Rifleman | 7011031

Rifleman James Hamilton died between 30th May 1940 and 2nd June 1940 as 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles fought in during the withdrawal toward Dunkirk.

John Patrick O’Halloran

Corporal | 7011733

Corporal John Patrick O'Halloran of Belfast died between 28th May 1940 and 2nd June 1940 fighting in the British Expeditionary Force's fallback to Dunkirk.

David Maxwell Phillips

Warrant Officer Class III | 6976134

Warrant Officer Class III David Maxwell Phillips died on 2nd June 1940 after returning to England with 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers from Dunkirk.

Jack Trolland

Corporal | 7013033

Corporal Jack Trolland of Co. Antrim died between 27th May 1940 and 2nd June 1940 while serving in 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles on the way to Dunkirk.

James Thomas Wallace

Rifleman | 7013115

Rifleman James Thomas Wallace died between 29th May 1940 and 2nd June 1940 during the final stages of 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles retreat to Dunkirk.