30th September in wartime Northern Ireland

On 30th September 1943, Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge photographed a pair of British Army officers, recently decorated for their bravery in the Second World War.

Major Eric Maxwell Ketley of St. Helier and Captain Thomas William Dowling of Exmouth, Devon, England. — ©IWM H 33315 Info

Captain Thomas William Dowling of Exmouth, Devon, England was awarded the George Cross for his work in dumping dangerous ammunition. — ©IWM H 33314 Info

Major Eric Maxwell Ketley of St. Helier was appointed Member of the Military Division of the British Empire for bravery. — ©IWM H 33313 Info

Major Eric Maxwell Ketley of St. Helier was appointed Member of the Military Division of the British Empire for bravery. — ©IWM H 33312 Info