16th March 1942
On 16th March 1942, troops of the United States Army enjoyed some downtime as they got used to their new surroundings, pastimes, and pay in Northern Ireland.
3rd March 1942
In March 1942, the second contingent of American troops arrived in Northern Ireland. On arrival, some found their new digs more spirited than they planned.
2nd March 1942
On 2nd March 1942, the second contingent of U.S. Army troops arrived at Belfast Docks in Northern Ireland joining those who arrived some weeks earlier.
23rd February 1942
On 23rd February 1942, Major General Russell P. Hartle observed as American gunners first trained with British 25-pounder guns in the hills of Northern Ireland.
17th February 1942
Mr. John G. Winant (United States Ambassador for Britain) visited parts of Northern Ireland on 17th-18th February 1942, inspecting U.S. Army troops and camps.
On 17th February 1942, Mr. John G. Winant (U.S. Ambassador for Britain) arrived in Northern Ireland. His visit last two days and took him to Sunnylands Camp.
2nd February 1942
On 2nd February 1942, members of a recently arrived U.S. Army signals battalion met with cooks from a British Army regiment at Sunnylands Camp, Co. Antrim.
28th January 1942
1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, 34th (Red Bull) Infantry Division, U.S. Army arrived at camp at Belmont Park, Derry~Londonderry on 28th January 1942.
26th January 1942
On 26th January 1942, Sir Archibald Sinclair gave a short address at the quayside in Belfast welcoming the first contingent of the American Expeditionary Force.
As the first contingent of the American Expeditionary Force arrived in Ulster, a host of dignitaries gave a warm welcome to Major-General Hartle and troops.
On 26th January 1942, elements of the United States Army began to arrive at Belfast Docks in Northern Ireland marking their entry into the war in Europe.
Following the arrival of the first elements of the U.S. Army in Belfast in January 1942, Prime Minister Mr. John Miller Andrews issued an official welcome.