In 1943, North Irish Horse landed in Algiers before engaging in the north Africa campaign, surprising German forces with the abilities of the Churchill tank.
Royal Armoured Corps
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Lance Corporal Henry Hutchison of Broadway, Belfast died on 9th March 1943 while serving in Tunisia with C Squadron, North Irish Horse, Royal Armoured Corps.
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Serjeant Norman Hewitt, a solicitor and rugby player, died on 9th March 1943 while serving in Tunisia with C Squadron, North Irish Horse, Royal Armoured Corps.
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Trooper Robert James Currie of Monkstown, Co. Antrim died on 9th March 1943 while serving in Tunisia with C Squadron, North Irish Horse, Royal Armoured Corps.