The British Army entered the Second World War on 3rd September 1939 and served across all major theatres from Europe, to the Pacific, and the Far East.
British Indian Army
Canadian Army
Canadian Merchant Navy
Civil Defence Service
Civilian
Free French Air Force
German Prisoners of War
Lockheed Overseas Corporation
Merchant Navy
During the Second World War, many sailors from Northern Ireland took to the sea serving under the "Red Duster" or Red Ensign of the British Merchant Navy.
Naval Auxiliary Personnel
New Zealand Infantry
Palestine Police Force
Polish Air Force
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force operated across all the globe for the duration of the Second World War. Northern Ireland provided many members of air and ground crew.
Royal Australian Air Force
During the Second World War, many Royal Australian Air Force personnel served in RAF Squadrons at bases and military airfields throughout Northern Ireland.