14th November 1942
Soldiers with connections to Northern Ireland were on P.O.W. transport ship S.S. Scillin when it came under attack from the Royal Navy on 14th November 1942.
The hold of the Italian vessel S.S. Scillin could hold around 300 prisoners but more than 800 were on board when it departed from Tripoli in November 1942.
20th October 1942
On 20th October 1941, the Inland Water Transport patrolled Lough Neagh, while in 1942, ongoing work continued on the new jetty at Larne Harbour in Co. Antrim.
14th October 1942
Royal guests made several visits to Northern Ireland during the Second World War. Among them were the Duke of Kent, The Princess Royal, and the King and Queen.
1st October 1942
Lance Bombardier Samuel John Boyce of Portadown, Co. Armagh was one of many members of the Royal Artillery to die on board Lisbon Maru on 1st October 1942.
20th September 1942
We remember Gunner George Pentland of Portadown and airman Thomas Arthur Mewhort of Belfast who died on 20th September 1942, while a Spitfire crashed in Éire.
26th July 1942
On 26th July 1943, the Royal Air Force lowered their ensign over Toome Airfield, Co. Antrim before officially handing over to the United States 8th Air Force.
19th July 1942
On 19th July 1942, Sergeant Samuel James Wilson, a musician from Portadown, Co. Armagh died as a result of an incident while serving in R.A.F. No. 27 O.T.U.
20th June 1942
Leading Aircraftman William James Bleeks of Portadown, Co. Armagh died on 20th June 1942 as a result of an incident in Scotland while serving with the R.A.F.
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.
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.
19th December 1941
On 19th December 1941, H.M.S. Neptune struck Italian-laid mines while leading Force K in a bid to intercept German and Italian convoys en route to Libya.