Co. Armagh
During the Second World War, Tandragee and the surrounding area hosted American troops. These included 6th Cavalry Mechanized Division at the historic castle.
30th November 2022
Lorna Quin is a former teacher from Mullaghglass P.S. in Co. Armagh. In recent years, she has collected an array of stories of Second World War life in Ulster.
144 Derrycaw Road Clonmore Co. Armagh BT71 6NA
One of the grandest houses in Co. Armagh was, and still is, The Argory. During the Second World War, it hosted a U.S. Army Tank Destroyer Battalion.
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.
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.
24th February 1946
On 24th February 1946, a Douglas Dakota plane carrying young Jewish orphans from lands across occupied Europe landed at Sydenham airfield in East Belfast.
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.