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John Patterson

Rifleman | 7020205

Rifleman John Patterson died on 9th June 1944 during fierce fighting with the Royal Ulster Rifles at Cambes-en-Plaine following the Invasion of Normandy.

Charles Stephenson

Corporal

Corporal Charles Stephenson was a medic with 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles. He received an injury in Troarn during the Battle of Normandy in 1944.

Samuel Glass

Rifleman | 7020032

Rifleman Samuel Glass of Belfast died on 7th June 1944, shot by a sniper after landing in Normandy with 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles the previous day.

George McAllister

Rifleman | 7009594

Rifleman George McAllister of Belfast died on 7th June 1944 as 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles advanced toward Cambes following the D-Day Landings.

Albert McConville

Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major Albert McConville served in 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles during World War Two. He was injured during the Normandy landings in June 1944.

Robert William Beck

Rifleman | 7020200

Robert William Beck served in 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles during World War Two. He fought with 3rd Infantry Division during D-Day on 6th June 1944.

Hugh Henry Millar

Corporal | 7014297

Corporal Hugh Henry Millar of Belfast died on 7th June 1944 as 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles advanced through Normandy following the D-Day Landings.

William McConnell MBE

Regimental Sergeant Major

William McConnell, known to friends and the men of 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles as Bill, served in World War Two, enlisting at only 17 years old.

Stanley Burrows

Rifleman | MBE

Rifleman Stanley Burrows served in 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles during the Second World War. He saw action on D-Day and was injured in Cambes Wood, Normandy.