25th September - WartimeNI

The murder of Patricia Wylie in Killycolpy, Co. Tyrone

25th September 2019

The village of Killycolpy, Co. Tyrone was the scene of the murder of Patricia Wylie on 25th September 1944. Readers may find details upsetting.

General Stanisław Sosabowski

On 25th September 1967, General Stanisław Sosabowski C.B.E. died in London, England. Although, heavily criticised following the defeat at Arnhem in 1944, historians now question that reputation. He is commemorated on a mural in East Belfast.

Yes! We Have No Bananas

'Yes! We Have No Bananas' is a series of stories and reminisces of 24 people who experienced life during the Second World War in Northern Ireland.

A second contingent of the United States Army arrives in Northern Ireland

On 2nd March 1942, the second contingent of U.S. Army troops arrived at Belfast Docks in Northern Ireland joining those who arrived some weeks earlier.

Oscar, the luckiest cat in wartime Northern Ireland

Oscar, a little black and white cat, survived the sinking of Bismarck, H.M.S. Cossack, and H.M.S. Ark Royal before finding fame in a sailors' home in Ulster.

Samuel Quigley

Samuel Quigley of Muckamore, Co. Antrim served in 2nd Battalion Irish Guards. He met his wife Freda in unusual circumstances during the Second World War.

Whitespots Leadmines, Conlig, Co. Down

In April 1941, a total of 70 competitors from the military took part in rigorous off-road motorcycle trials around the old Whitespots Leadmines.

Conlig, Co. Down during the Second World War

During the Second World War, rough terrain motorcycle trials and training exercises took place around the disused leadmines near Conlig, Co. Down.

Bristol Beaufort AW277 crash on Colin Mountain, Co. Antrim

At around 0400hrs on 29th March 1943, Bristol Beaufort AW277 came down on Colin Mountain, Co. Antrim killing 4 crew members of No. 5 O.T.U.

St. Patrick’s Barracks, Ballymena, Co. Antrim

From November 1942 - December 1943, the British Army's General Service Corps No. 12 Primary Training Centre was at St. Patrick's Barracks, Ballymena, Co. Antrim.

Army Salvage Depot, Doagh, Co. Antrim

During the Second World War, the Army Salvage Depot in Doagh, Co. Antrim operated from the site of the railway station that had lain unused since 1930.

Dunmore Park Barracks, Ashfield Crescent, Belfast

During the Second World War, the Dunmore Park Barracks in North Belfast was a base for Home Defence Battalions of the Royal Ulster Rifles.

Wartime Lough Neagh

During the Second World War, Lough Neagh was a valuable asset for the military in Northern Ireland who used the waters for training purposes.

“Red Army Day” celebrations on the streets of Belfast

On 20th February 1943, the people of Belfast commemorated "Red Army Day" with a large military parade through the city attended by dignitaries.

Remembering the Fallen

Ernest Almayrac

Sergeant | 31340

Sergeant Ernest Almayrac escaped occupied France and joined the Free French Air Force before his death in Belfast on 25th September 1940.

James Benson

Petty Officer | D/223430

Petty Officer James Benson served in the Royal Navy in the Second World War. He died on 25th September 1939 at an English base H.M.S. Drake.

Ann Margaret Devlin

Civilian

Ann Margaret Devlin of Gortin, Co. Tyrone died on 25th September 1940 as a result of injuries sustained when the Luftwaffe bombed London.

Thomas Dickson

Lance Corporal | 7019627

Lance Corporal Thomas Dickson served with the Royal Ulster Rifles. He died on 25th September 1943. His grave is in Bangor, Co. Down.

Frederick Murdock

Corporal | 7010813

Corporal Frederick Murdock of Belfast died on 25th September 1944 in the final stages of Operation Market Garden and the Battle of Arnhem.

Robert Sutherland

Fusilier | 1501058

Fusilier Robert Sutherland of Belfast died on 25th September 1944 during the Allied retreat from Arnhem in Operation Market Garden.