Donkeyman Joseph McGuigan served in the Merchant Navy during World War Two. He was the husband of Teresa McGuigan of 35 Dock Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim.
He died on 5th November 1940 aged 42 years old. He was onboard SS Kenbane Head went it came under attack from the Kriegsmarine surface raider Admiral Scheer. A total of 24 men died when the Belfast built vessel went down off the coast of Greenland.
Joseph McGuigan has no known grave. His name is on Panel 60 of the Tower Hill Memorial, London, England.