28th September 2022
By the Second World War, Alex Liggett was a 30-year-old Corporal in the Royal Tank Regiment. From Portadown to Palestine, Dunkirk to demob, this is his story.
Co. Armagh
During the Second World War, British, American, and Belgian troops had bases in and around Portadown, Co. Armagh. There were even P.O.W. camps in the area.
30th August 2022
On 30th August 2022, a member of the public fishing on the River Bann in Portadown, Co. Armagh discovered what appeared to be an old Second World War grenade.
Annagh Meadows Portadown Co. Armagh BT62 3BX
The Annagh Pillbox on the outskirts of Portadown, Co. Armagh today serves as a focal point for the local community to remember those who served in wartime.
7th December 1945
Gunner James Gibson died on 7th December 1945 in Portadown, Co. Armagh. He served in 3rd Searchlight Regiment, Royal Artillery during the Second World War.
18th June 1945
On 18th June 1945, Driver Ernest Stewart Currie of Portadown, Co. Armagh died having served throughout the Second World War with the Royal Army Service Corps.
20th April 1945
Able Seaman Normal Cole of Portadown, Co. Armagh died on 20th April 1945 as a result of illness having served on H.M.S. Renown during the Second World War.
13th April 1945
Lance Corporal Samuel Alexander Hazlett of Portadown, Co. Armagh died on 13th April 1945. He served in the Canadian Infantry Corps during the Second World War.
15th August 1944
London-born Private George Arthur Larkins lived with his wife in Portadown, Co. Armagh before his untimely death on 15th August 1944 while serving in France.
12th August 1944
Serjeant Charles Joseph McVeigh of Portadown, Co. Armagh died on 12th August 1944 as a result of shrapnel wounds while serving with the Royal Ulster Rifles.
11th August 1944
Lance Serjeant Thomas Henry England of Baltylum, Portadown, Co. Armagh served in 3rd Battalion, Irish Guards at his time of death on 11th August 1944 in France.
9th August 1944
Private Ernest Smith and Lance Corporal William Henry Wolsey of Portadown, Co. Armagh died on 9th August 1944 while serving in Scottish regiments in France.