26th January 1942
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.
In January 1942, elements of the United States Army crossed the Atlantic Ocean arriving in Northern Ireland and beginning a "friendly invasion" of Ulster.
Before the arrival of the American Expeditionary Force in Ulster, soldiers of the British Army helped set up camps for their new Ally in the war in Europe.
As the first elements of the U.S. Army arrived in cities, towns, and villages throughout Northern Ireland, locals remarked on their good looks and uniforms.
With the arrival of the first U.S. Army troops in January 1942, each GI received a 'Pocket Guide to Northern Ireland' to help them adapt to new surroundings.
On 26th January 1942, the first elements of the United States Army arrived in Northern Ireland, beginning their time in the European Theatre of Operations.
16th January 1942
On 16th January 1942, Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge photographed Major-General Horatio Pettus Mackintosh Berney-Ficklin M.C., an officer of 5th Infantry Division.
15th January 1942
On 15th January 1942, Convoy AT-10 departed from the eastern seaboard of the U.S.A. Unknown to most troops onboard, the destination was Northern Ireland.
12th January 1942
On 12th January 1943, Brian Desmond Hurst's critically acclaimed U.S. Army documentary 'A Letter From Ulster' premiered at the Imperial Picture House, Belfast.
11th January 1942
On 11th January 1942, workers from a munitions factory in Northern Ireland experienced the opportunity of operating guns alongside a Royal Artillery battery.
9th January 1942
On 9th January 1942, Lieutenant Bainbridge photographed a dental centre in Belfast. The following year saw the sinking of Merchant vessel S.S. Empire Lytton.
