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John Burgess

Flying Officer | 128714

Flying Officer John Burgess of Cambrai Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim died on 4th April 1943 when Halifax HR754 came down on the return from Essen, Germany.

David McDowell

Private | 6984365

Private David McDowell's name is on the Killyleagh War Memorial in Co. Down. He was 23 years old when he died during the Second World War on 3rd April 1945.

John James Caves

Sergeant | 7020145

Sergeant John James Caves served in 1st Glider Pilot Regiment during World War Two. He saw action at Normandy and became a POW at Arnhem in September 1944.

Eric Alexander Lockhart Blair Wotherspoon

Sub-Lieutenant

Sub-Lieutenant Eric Alexander Lockhart Blair Wotherspoon died between 2nd February 1946 and 30th March 1946 while serving on board HMS Arbiter in Belfast.

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Neal Roelofsen

Military Police | 37434973

While serving with the Military Police as part of XV Corps during World War Two, Neal Roelofsen made his mark on Northern Ireland. His name is still etched in brickwork in Co. Armagh.

Owen McKenna

Greaser

Greaser Owen McKenna was a member of the Naval Auxiliary Personnel in the Second World War. He died on 30th March 1944 while serving on the HMS Ranpura.

John Sedgwick

Rifleman | 24692

Rifleman John Sedgwick from Belfast, Co. Antrim served with 30th Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles when he died in the UK on 27th March 1942 aged 51 years old.

Henry Ross

Painter | 215468

Henry Ross from Ballymena, Co. Antrim was known as Harry to family and friends. He served with the Merchant Navy on board HMS Dasher on 27th March 1943.

Frederick James Perry

Flight Lieutenant | 119140

Flight Lieutenant Frederick James Perry of Killyleagh, Co. Down died on 27th March 1944 while serving in Singapore with Royal Air Force 28 Squadron.