Dufferin Dock, Belfast

Dufferin Dock, Belfast during the Second World War

U.S. Troops arrive in 1942

On 26th January 1942, the first elements of the United States Army arrived at Dufferin Dock, Belfast. Assembled dignitaries welcomed Soldiers of 34th (Red Bull) Infantry Division as they disembarked from the Atlantic crossing.

U.S. Army troops arriving in Belfast on 26th January 1942

U.S. Army troops arriving in Belfast on 26th January 1942

U.S. Army troops arriving in Belfast on 26th January 1942

Sir Archibald Sinclair, Secretary of State for Air welcomes U.S. Army troops in Belfast on 26th January 1942

U.S. Army troops arriving in Belfast on 26th January 1942

Sir Archibald Sinclair, Secretary of State for Air welcomes U.S. Army troops in Belfast on 26th January 1942

Major-General Russell P. Hartle arrives in Belfast on 26th January 1942

The Duke of Abercorn, Governor of Northern Ireland welcomes U.S. Army troops in Belfast on 26th January 1942

Sir Archibald Sinclair, Secretary of State for Air welcomes U.S. Army troops in Belfast on 26th January 1942

U.S. Army troops arriving in Belfast on 26th January 1942

Private First Class Milburn H. Henke interviewed in Belfast on 26th January 1942

U.S. Army troops arriving in Belfast on 26th January 1942

Major-General Hartle and Major-General Chaney in Belfast on 26th January 1942

U.S. Army troops arriving in Belfast on 26th January 1942

Major-General Chaney and Major-General Hartle in Belfast on 26th January 1942