British Army

Army Air Corps

British Army

Formed in 1942 during the Second World War, The Army Air Corps brought together various airborne units. It is the aviation combat arm of the British Army.

Army Catering Corps

British Army

Formed in 1941, the Army Catering Corps, part of the Royal Army Service Corps was responsible for feeding the British Army throughout the Second World War.

Army Dental Corps

British Army

The Army Dental Corps operated in all theatres of war during the Second World War. Units operated in Northern Ireland providing care for those based in Ulster.

British Troops in Northern Ireland (B.T.N.I.)

British Army

Established in May 1941, British Troops in Northern Ireland Ireland (B.T.N.I.) was responsible for the defence of the region throughout the Second World War.

Corps of Military Police

British Army

The role of the Corps of Military Police varied during the Second World War. In 1946, King George VI granted the 'Royal' prefix in recognition of their service.

Corps of Royal Engineers

Several companies making up part of the Corps of Royal Engineers served and trained throughout Northern Ireland during the course of the Second World War.

Infantry

Infantry

Intelligence Corps

Second World War

Formed in 1914 and revived in July 1940, the British Army's Intelligence Corps' main role is the collecting, analysing, and disseminating military intelligence.

Royal Armoured Corps

Founded on 4th April 1939, the Royal Armoured Corps provided tanks, vehicles, and armour capability to the army in the Second World War, and continues to do so.

Royal Army Medical Corps

British Army

During the Second World War, the Royal Army Medical Corps catered to the diverse healthcare needs of the British Army in all theatres of war across the world.

Royal Army Ordnance Corps

British Army

During the Second World War, the Royal Army Ordnance Corps operated across all theatres of war supplying weapons, ammunition, and equipment to the British Army.

Royal Army Service Corps

British Army

During the Second World War, the Royal Army Service Corps operated across the globe providing the British Army with supplies and provisions excluding munitions.

Royal Artillery

British Army

During the Second World War, over one million service personnel served in the Royal Artillery. There were 960 regiments in action worldwide between 1939-1945.

Royal Corps of Signals

British Army

Soldiers in the Royal Corps of Signals operated across the globe during the Second World War, operating signals equipment and maintaining communications.

Special Air Service (S.A.S.)

British Army

Founded by David Sterling during the Second World War, the Special Air Service or S.A.S. was a British Army unit. Ulsterman Paddy Mayne took command in 1943.

The Pioneer Corps

British Army

During the Second World War, members of The Pioneer Corps undertook a range of construction projects as well as undergoing training across Northern Ireland.