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Gunner Hugh Joseph Curran of Co. Fermanagh served in the Royal Artillery during the Second World War. He died while serving in North Africa on 4th January 1942.
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.
During the Second World War, members of 853rd Quarrying Company, Royal Engineers worked around the Stoneyford area in Co. Antrim sourcing building materials.
Royal Navy
On 19th December 1941, H.M.S. Neptune struck Italian-laid mines while leading Force K in a bid to intercept German and Italian convoys en route to Libya.
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Able Seaman Albert Hamilton of Portadown, Co. Armagh served on H.M.S. Neptune when it entered an Italian-laid minefield at the head of Force K in December 1941.
Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force 219 Squadron reformed in October 1939 and during the early years of the Second World War, operated as a night-fighter squadron defending London.
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George Hunniford worked for the Belfast Savings Bank in Portadown, Co. Armagh before serving as a sergeant in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.
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Private William Henry Cottingham of Nottinghamshire, England died in Northern Ireland in 1941 after a short illness. His grave is in Kilrea, Co. Londonderry.
Merchant Navy
S.S. Thornliebank exploded on 29th November 1941 after coming under attack from U-43. All on board died as a result including George Wilfred Bell of Co. Armagh.
Third Radio Officer George Wilfred Bell died on 29th November 1941 when British merchant vessel S.S. Thornliebank exploded following a torpedo attack from U-43.
5th Infantry Division
17th Infantry Brigade was part of 5th Infantry Division of the British Army during its time in Northern Ireland defending against the threat of Nazi invasion.
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During the Second World War, 6th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders served in Northern Ireland, carrying out training at locations like Crom Castle, Co. Fermanagh.
