30th June

Remembering those with connections to Northern Ireland and Ulster who lost their lives on 30th June including a decorated veteran of the Battle of Britain.

1943

On 30th June 1943, Major General Russell P. Hartle wrote to Robert Meekin, Honorary Secretary of the Ulster Kerry Blue Terrier Club. The U.S. Army General in command of 34th Infantry Division accepted a position as a life-long member of the club.

Remembering the Fallen

John Vincent Clarence Badger DFC

Squadron Leader | 33046

Squadron Leader John Vincent Clarence Badger of Lisburn, Co. Antrim died on 30th June 1941, almost a year after sustaining wounds in the Battle of Britain.

Maurice Neill

Flight Sergeant | 1132280

Flight Sergeant Maurice Neill of Belfast died on 30th June 1943 when his R.A.F. 256 Squadron Mosquito plane disappeared over the English Channel.

Charles Edward Stone

Captain | 137894

Captain Charles Edward Stone of Banbridge, Co. Down lived in England before his death on 30th June 1944 while serving in the Royal Artillery in Normandty.