18th March

On 18th March, we remember those with connections to Northern Ireland who died during the Second World War on this day between the years of 1939 - 1945.

Remembering the Fallen

George Forrest

Fusilier | 6978191

Fusilier George Forrest of Magilligan, Co. Londonderry died on 18th March 1942 while serving in 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in Burma.

Michael Gerard McGrath

Fusilier | 6984205

Fusilier Michael Gerard McGrath of Newry, Co. Down served in 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers at his time of death while in Burma on 18th March 1944.

James Trainer

Aircraftman 2nd Class | 974540

Aircraftman 2nd Class James Trainer of Clough, Co. Down died on 18th March 1941 while serving in the Royal Air Force. His grave is in South Africa.