Telegraphist Herbert Isaac Chase died while serving with the Royal Navy on HMS Caroline when the WWI era ship was based in Belfast, Co. Antrim in 1941.
Ernest Tinsley
Gunner | 1456311
Belfast-born Gunner Ernest Tinsley served in the Royal Artillery during the Second World War. He fought with the 8th (Belfast) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment.
James Patrick Joseph O’Hanlon
Guardsman | 2723994
Guardsman James Patrick Joseph O'Hanlon died on 24th July 1944 while serving in the fiercely-fought Battle of Normandy with 3rd Battalion Irish Guards.
Glenn Miller visits Northern Ireland in 1944
Captain | 0505273
On 13th August 1944, Captain Glenn Miller performed in Northern Ireland with a show in Belfast before paying a visit to Langford Lodge.
Herbie Edgar
RAF Official Photographer
In 2008, the family of Herbie Edgar unearthed a treasure trove of artifacts from his time as the official photographer with 502 Squadron at RAF Aldergrove.
Reginald William Bodsworth
Sergeant | 1433913
Sergeant Reginald William Bodsworth of Northamptonshire died on 21st February 1944 due to injuries sustained when Sunderland W6028 crashed in Co. Fermanagh.
Leslie Arthur Hebenton
Pilot Officer | J/88403
Canadian Pilot Officer Leslie Arthur Hebenton died on 20th February 1944 when Mark III Short Sunderland W6028 crashed near RAF St. Angelo, Co. Fermanagh.
Philip Leslie Billing
Flight Lieutenant | 39297
Flight Lieutenant Philip Leslie Billing served with RAF 502 (Ulster) Squadron. Although serving with the Ulster Squadron, Billing was born in Worth, Kent.
Arthur Peter Buckley Holmes
Flying Officer | 90038
Flying Officer Arthur Peter Buckley Holmes was a navigator in RAF 502 (Ulster) Squadron. He had joined 502 Squadron in 1935 and was killed in January 1941.
