9th March 1943
On 9th March 1943, C Squadron, North Irish Horse came under heavy mortar fire between Djebel Abiod and Sedjenane. Three Ulstermen died while engaging the enemy.
8th March 1943
8th March is International Women's Day, a time to remember the important role played by women during the Second World War in Northern Ireland and across the UK.
3rd March 1943
On 3rd March 1943, Belfast-born Lieutenant Edward Victor Polley died following a motorcycle accident in England while serving with the Royal Canadian Engineers.
20th February 1943
On 20th February 1943, a host of dignitaries gathered at a large military parade in front of Belfast City Hall to mark the 25th anniversary of Red Army Day.
Co. Down
The rural countryside around Banbridge, Co. Down proved ideal for military training exercises. Some units even made use of the loughs and waterways in the area.
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On 16th February 1943, 72nd Independent Infantry Brigade trained in Co. Down using a raft of iron and waterproofing to cross Corbet Lough carrying vehicles.
14th February 1943
On 14th February 1943, an explosion rocked Killymoon Street, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. The blast resulted in the deaths of locals Daniel Donnelly and John Creggan.
11th February 1943
On 11th February 1943 Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge photographed British Army lorry drivers as they tested the waterproofing of their vehicles in Northern Ireland.
7th February 1943
On 7th February 1943, Able Seaman George Clinton of Belfast died when M.V. Afrika came under attack from U-402 as the merchant vessel crossed the north Atlantic
6th February 1943
On 6th February 1943, Donkeyman Donald Bremner of Ballymena, Co. Antrim died following an aerial torpedo attack on S.S. Fort Babine off the Algerian coast.
4th February 1943
On 4th February 1943, Lieutenant Bainbridge accompanied members of No. 12 and 33 Provost Company, A.T.S. in Northern Ireland showing their daily activities.
Co. Antrim
During the Second World War, the Co. Antrim coastal village of Isalandmagee produced many seamen who would go on to serve in the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy.
