Remembering those with connctions to Northern Ireland who died on 9th June serving on land, on sea, and in the air during the years of the Second World War.
Remembering the Fallen
Gerald Joseph Burns
Sergeant | 1796555
Sergeant Gerald Joseph Burns of Belfast died on 9th June 1944 on a bombing raid over Étamps, Normandy, France in support of the Allied Operation Overlord.
John Patterson
Rifleman | 7020205
Rifleman John Patterson died on 9th June 1944 during fierce fighting with the Royal Ulster Rifles at Cambes-en-Plaine following the Invasion of Normandy.
Richard George Patton
Rifleman | 6979411
Rifleman Richard George Patton from Co. Armagh died of wounds inflicted on 9th June 1944 during fighting outside the village of Cambes in Normandy, France.
William John Rice
Rifleman | 7011646
Rifleman William John Rice of Belfast died on 9th June 1944 while serving with 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles at Cambes Woods in Normandy, France.