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.
3rd January 1942
Bombardier Charles "Scotty" Lawson was well-known in the Portadown area of Co. Armagh. On 3rd January 1942, he wrote "home" via local paper The Portadown News.
6th January 1942
On 6th January 1942, a manslaughter trial took place in Portadown, Co. Armagh. In the dock was a local soldier from the neighbouring town of Gilford, Co. Down.
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.
54 William Street Portadown Co. Armagh BT62 1HL
Portadown War Memorial stands in front of St. Mark's Church of Ireland at the top end of the Co. Armagh town. It commemorates the fallen of several conflicts.
59 Seagoe Road Portadown Co. Armagh BT63 5HS
There are ten Second World War Commonwealth War Graves in Seagoe Cemetery, Portadown, Co. Armagh. The cemetery is on Seagoe Road on the outskirts of the town.
46 Seagoe Road Portadown Co. Armagh BT63 5HW
There are four Second World War Commonwealth War Graves in Seagoe (St. Gobhan's) Church of Ireland Churchyard on the outskirts of Portadown, Co. Armagh.
