Headquarters, United States Army Northern Ireland Force (U.S.A.N.I.F.), U.S. Army
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Private Raymond A. Baker served in the United States Army during the Second World War. He was buried at Lisnabreeny American Military Cemetery, Belfast.
Major General Russell P. Hartle first arrived at Belfast Docks in Northern Ireland on 26th January 1942 in command of 34th (Red Bull) Infantry Division.
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The Duke of Abercorn held the role of Governor of Northern Ireland from 1922 until the end of the Second World War. He had served in the military as a young man
These soldiers served in Northern Ireland with the United States Army between 1942 and 1944. As yet, research cannot place them with a specific military unit.
34th (Red Bull) Infantry Division
Company A, 109th Engineer Combat Battalion arrived in Northern Ireland on 26th January 1942. The remainder of the battalion arrived later on 10th May 1942.
59th (Staffordshire) Divisional Artillery
In January 1942, Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge visited Downpatrick, Co. Down where he photographed members of 116 (North Midland) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery.
British Troops in Northern Ireland
59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division arrived in Northern Ireland in November 1941, falling under British Troops Northern Ireland from June the following year.
59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division
59th (Staffordshire) Divisional Artillery formed of three Field Regiments and an Anti-Tank Regiment served in a home defence role in Northern Ireland from 1941.
197th Infantry Brigade, along with 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division arrived in Northern Ireland in June 1942, training with American GIs until March 1943.
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Trooper James Shaw of Woodford Street, Belfast died on 7th January 1942 aged 21 years old while serving with R.A.C. in Egypt. He has no known grave.
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Bombardier Francis Eric Sheals of Belfast served in the Royal Artillery during the Second World War. He died while serving in North Africa on 4th January 1942.
