Sergeant John McAdam served with the Royal Air Force in 41 Squadron at the height of the Battle of Britain and had many aerial battles with the Luftwaffe.
Thomas Murphy
Private
Thomas Murphy served in the 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles during World War Two. After the war, he returned to life in his native Belfast, Co. Antrim.
Herbert Isaac Chase
Telegraphist | D/J65192
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.
