148th Independent Infantry Brigade derved under British Troops in Northern Ireland from 7th July 1940 - 26th April 1942 to counter a potential German invasion.
Royal Air Force
Following the outbreak of the Second World War, R.A.F. 254 Squadron reformed in 1939. In the early stage of the conflict, they flew with Coastal Command.
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R.A.F. Sergeant Francis George Kinghan of Toomebridge, Co. Antrim died when his Bristol Blenheim came under attack off the coast of Norway on 25th June 1940.
Royal Navy
On 21st June 1940, H.M.S. Cape Howe, sailing as Prunella, came under attack 100 miles off the Isles of Scilly, causing the death of a Co. Armagh footballer.
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Henry "Harry" Kane was a well-known footballer in Portadown, Co. Armagh. He died on 21st June 1940 when H.M.S. Cape Howe sailing as Prunella came under attack.
After the fall of France in June 1940, 61st Infantry Division, British Army deployed to Northern Ireland under the command of Major-General Carton de Wiart.
61st Infantry Division
182nd Infantry Brigade formed as part of the Territorial Army in 1939 prior to the outbreak of the Second World War. It served solely in a home defence role.
9th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment served in Northern Ireland during the Second World War forming part of 182nd Infantry Brigade, 61st Infantry Division.
Merchant Navy
On 4th June 1940, S.S. River Humber sank after colliding with H.M.S. Folkstone en route in ballast from Dublin, Ireland to Preston, Lancashire, England.
Mate John Cully of Belfast served with the Merchant Navy on S.S. River Humber when it sank en route from Dublin, Ireland to Preston, Lancashire, England.
Fireman Francis Maginness of Ardkeen, Co. Down served on S.S. River Humber when it sank in 1940 en route from Dublin, Ireland to Preston, Lancashire, England.
Ordinary Seaman James McMaster of Co. Down served on S.S. River Humber when it sank in 1940 en route from Dublin, Ireland to Preston, Lancashire, England.
