In 1942, 8th (Belfast) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment joined XV Corps in Burma. Their long-range firing prowess earned them the nickname 'The 12-Mile Snipers'.
Royal Artillery
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Gunner Albert Kinnon of Belfast died on 8th February 1944 as 8th (Belfast) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment came under heavy fire in the Battle of the Admin Box.
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Gunner Ernest Buller of Belfast died on 8th February 1944 as 8th (Belfast) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment came under heavy fire in the Battle of the Admin Box.
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James Shields of Derry~Londonderry died on 8th February 1944 as 8th (Belfast) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment came under heavy fire in the Battle of the Admin Box.
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Gunner John Galway of Belfast died on 8th February 1944 as 8th (Belfast) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment came under heavy fire in the Battle of the Admin Box.