People

Michael Owen McFadden

Aircraftman | 303870

Michael Owen McFadden enlisted with the Royal Irish Fusiliers in 1916 but was discharged at 15 years old. He later served with the RAF in World War Two.

Nathaniel Knowles

Gunner | 1543844

Gunner Nathaniel Knowles served in the Royal Artillery during World War Two and died as a result of an accident in Norfolk while on active service in 1943.

William Johnston Allingham

Squadron Leader | 77332

Squadron Leader William Johnston Allingham died on 27th October 1942 aged 56 years old. His grave is in Dundonald Cemetery, Co. Down.

Joseph Herbert Withers

Civilian

Schoolboy Joseph Herbert Withers died at Armagh County Infirmary on 22nd October 1941 after an incident on farmland near Keady, Co. Armagh.

Eric George Clarke

Warrant Officer | 404206

Warrant Officer Eric George Clarke served in the Royal Australian Air Force. He died when Avro Anson N5372 came down after striking Knocklayd Mountain.

Samuel Rutherford Morrison

Able Seaman | D/JX 198134

Able Seaman Samuel Rutherford Morrison served with the Royal Navy. The seaman from Killyleagh, Co. Down died on board HMS Broadwater when it sank in 1941.

Joseph Russell

Private | 4395753

Private Joseph Russell served with The Green Howards during World War Two and saw action across the globe from North Africa, Italy, Sicily to India and the Middle East.

Samuel McNinch

Private | 6025089

Born in Ballymena, Antrim, Private Samuel McNinch served in 1/5th Battalion Essex Regiment. His grave is in Hornchurch, Essex where he lived with his wife.

Ronald John Davies

Pilot Officer | 42593

Pilot Officer Ronald John Davies died on 16th October when Lockheed Hudson T9328 of R.A.F. 224 Squadron came down on Slieveanee Mountain.