6th March 1944
On 6th March 1944, U.S. soldier Private Wiley Harris Jr. and Harry Coogan argued in Earl Street, Belfast. Harris unsheathed a knife with fatal consequences.
On 6th March 1944, a murder took place on the streets of Belfast. The perpetrator, sentenced to death, was a 26-year-old private in the United States Army.
4th March 1944
On 4th March 1944, Martin B-26B Marauder #41-34893 crashed shortly after take-off from United States Army Air Force Station 239 at Maghaberry, Co. Antrim.
Co. Antrim
During the Second World War, elements of the U.S.A.A.F. operated from the airfield at Maghaberry, Co. Antrim. There were several aviation incidents in the area.
Maghaberry Co. Antrim
Maghaberry Airfield in Co. Antrim operated as an airfield for both the Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Force during the Second World War.
28th February 1944
On 28th February 1944, the G.O.C Northern Ireland and the Prime Minister observed the testing of American waterproofed vehicles at Lady's Bay, Lough Neagh.
19th February 1944
Accidents occurred during training exercises in Northern Ireland. In a single week in February 1944, the U.S. Army lost 5 soldiers in such tragic circumstances.
15th February 1944
Remembering airmen Sergeant Ernest Bramwell Blair of Co. Armagh and American First Lieutenant Daniel Bernard "Bud" Bleser who both died on 15th February 1944.
13th February 1944
Private John Morrison of Portadown, Co. Armagh served in The Pioneer Corps. He died on 13th February 1944 while undergoing treatment at the Armagh Sanitorium.
10th February 1944
On 10th February 1944, Lt. Bainbridge pictured Lieutenant General Sir Alan Gordon Cunningham K.C.B., D.S.O., M.C., General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland.
8th February 1944
On 8th February 1944, 8th (Belfast) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment sustained casualties during the Battle of the Admin Box as enemy forces shelled their position.
1st February 1944
Remembering those with connections to Northern Ireland who died on 1st February while serving in armies, navies, and air forces in the Second World War.
