During the Second World War, thousands of soldiers and officers with connections to Northern Ireland served in the ranks of the British Army across the globe.
British Army
Established in May 1941, British Troops in Northern Ireland Ireland (B.T.N.I.) was responsible for the defence of the region throughout the Second World War.
The role of the Corps of Military Police varied during the Second World War. In 1946, King George VI granted the 'Royal' prefix in recognition of their service.
Several companies making up part of the Corps of Royal Engineers served and trained throughout Northern Ireland during the course of the Second World War.
Infantry
Founded on 4th April 1939, the Royal Armoured Corps provided tanks, vehicles, and armour capability to the army in the Second World War, and continues to do so.
During the Second World War, the Royal Army Ordnance Corps operated across all theatres of war supplying weapons, ammunition, and equipment to the British Army.
Royal Artillery
Soldiers in the British Army's Signal Corps operated across the globe during the Second World War, operating signals equipment and maintaining communications.
Founded by David Sterling during the Second World War, the Special Air Service or S.A.S. was a British Army unit. Ulsterman Paddy Mayne took command in 1943.
During the Second World War, members of The Pioneer Corps undertook a range of construction projects as well as undergoing training across Northern Ireland.
