On the night of 15th-16th April 1941, the Luftwaffe attacked Northern Ireland causing deaths in the coastal town of Bangor, Co. Down as well as in Belfast city.
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Remembering those killed on the first night of the Belfast Blitz, 85 years ago on 7th-8th April 1941.
On 7th-8th April 1941, the Luftwaffe attacked the city of Belfast causing the deaths of a relatively low number of casualties mainly in the docks and shipyards.
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Creast of 654th Tank Destroyer Battalion painted at the Argory, Co. Tyrone.
At 0800hrs on 3rd April 1944, Lieutenant General George S. Patton inspected 654th Tank Destroyer Battalion at Derrygally House, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone. In the rain, Patton complimented Colonel Marz on the camp and the battle-readiness of the unit.
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Cover of The Belfast Blitz: Luftwaffe raids in Northern Ireland, 1941 by Sean McMahon.
The Belfast Blitz: Luftwaffe raids in Northern Ireland, 1941
Sean McMahon's look at the four Luftwaffe air raids on Northern Ireland in 1941 is a concise read offering a different perspective on the events.
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Always an important story to share.
Thanks as always go to @ninabake2.bsky.social for all her work into researching Jonathan's story.
In no. 229, Col. 3 for “Irene Joy” read “Jonathan” and Col. 4 for “female” read “male”. Corrected on the 7th Jany. 1958 by me J.E. Bell, Supt. Registrar on production of a statutory declaration made by Jessie Robertson Ferguson, mother. J.E. Bell | Amended Birth Register on 7th January 1958
An important read on International Transgender Day of Visibility.
For “Irene Joy” read “Jonathan”... for “female” read “male”. Corrected on the 7th Jan. 1958 by me J.E. Bell, Supt. Registrar on production of a statutory declaration made by J.R. Ferguson, mother.
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The division was massed and looked as well – or better – than the 5th. It was a most inspiring sight. After lunch, they put on a battalion, reinforced, in an attack on a hostilely occupied position. It was the best thing of its sort I have ever seen. They used marching fire and two men were hurt, one in the fleshy part of the right shoulder, the other in the calf of the leg. Nothing serious. The man hit in the shoulder kept on and even threw grenades. It showed a very fine spirit. The man who will do that in maneuvers will go a long way in battle. Lieutenant General George S. Patton | Diary
Lieutenant General George S. Patton in Northern Ireland on 31st March 1944.
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Map of locations relating to the Belfast Blitz.
Next month marks the 85th anniversary of the Belfast Blitz.
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That's interesting. I just took this photo today in my city Halifax, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁❤️
That's wonderful. I was actually wondering if it was a direct replica and it seems to be!
Bronze statue of a Second World War sailor on a plinth.
The 8-foot high bronze International Sailor Statue at Ebrington Square, Derry~Londonderry was unveiled in 2013. It's a replica of a monument in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Both commemorate young seamen who served in Allied navies securing vital convoy routes during the Battle of the Atlantic.
Knitted woman serving a cup of tea to American GIs.
Knitted American GIs raise a flag on their arrival to Northern Ireland.
Knitted American GIs descend the gangway to the Belfast docks.
A wee cuppa? A post from The Longest Yarn showing the arrival of U.S. Army GIs to Belfast in 1942. This work of art was entirely created over hundreds of hours by local women and now takes pride of place as the exhibition travels the world.
Lots more photos from the exhibition over on Instagram.
Sergeant Vincent Kane of Portadown, Co. Armagh served in the Royal Artillery and saw action at Dunkirk and in Normandy before dying in Northern Ireland on 18th March 1946.
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"Her Majesty the Queen is pleased to order that in future on Saint Patrick’s Day all ranks in Her Majesty’s Irish regiments shall wear as a distinction a sprig of shamrock in their head-dress" - 14th March 1900.
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On 12th March 1941, the traditional presentation of the shamrock to a battalion of Royal Irish Fusiliers took place at Abercorn Barracks, Ballykinler, Co. Down. Meanwhile soldiers demonstrated the right and wrong things to do in a spray gas attack.
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IWM Photo: H 8055. Part of the War Office Second World War Official Collection. A number of officers with British Troops in Northern Ireland (B.T.N.I.) pose for a photograph for the ‘Dig For Victory’ campaign. Among them is the well-known broadcaster Arthur Marshall. Photo taken on 11th March 1941 by Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge – War Office Photographer.
Well-known broadcaster Arthur Marshall and officers of British Troops in Northern Ireland (B.T.N.I.) pose for a photograph for the ‘Dig For Victory’ campaign on 11th March 1941.
📷 IWM H 8055.
Petty Officer Matthew Thomas Archer died as a result of the sinking of merchant vessel S.S. Empire Impala in 1943. His name is on the Portadown War Memorial.
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A few years ago we put together a little e-book about rugby players with connections to Northern Ireland who died during the Second World War.
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It's the final week of #SixNations rugby, and we're looking at the Hewitt family. Siblings Tom, Frank and Victor represented Ireland and their youngest brother also showed promise.
Norman Hewitt died on 9th March 1943 serving in Tunisia with North Irish Horse.
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Wren Rebecca McCabe during her service on H.M.S. Caroline.
Wren Rebecca McCabe served at H.M.S. Caroline, Belfast from 1942-1944 before moving to the Signals Distribution Office in the run-up to D-Day.
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Sergeant Staff Major Mabel Kathleen Twist.
In 1941, Staff Sergeant Major Mabel Kathleen Twist of Belfast was named by Chief Controller Jean Knox as "the smartest woman in the A.T.S."
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Portrait photo of Mabel Glass.
Born in Whitehead, Co. Antrim, Mabel Glass was a pioneering aviator, competing in races and serving in the Air Transport Auxiliary alongside Amy Johnson.
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On 6th March 1944, U.S. soldier Private Wiley Harris Jr. and Harry Coogan argued in Earl Street, Belfast. Harris unsheathed a knife with fatal consequences.
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Lieutenant Edward Victor Polley.
Lieutenant Edward Victory Polley of Belfast served in Royal Canadian Engineers. He died as a result of a motorcycle crash while on manoeuvres in the UK in 1943.
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Washington County Free Library Photo: (WCRH018) (Part of the Western Maryland Room Collection) U.S. Soldiers relax on deck on an Atlantic crossing to Northern Ireland. Photo taken by U.S. Signals Corps in February 1942. Copyright Washington County Free Library.
On 2nd March 1942, the second contingent of American Forces arrives at Belfast Docks in Northern Ireland. This event, which brought a larger number of troops ashore, was free from the pomp and grandeur of the earlier arrival of soldiers in January 1942.
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Several seafaring men with connections to Northern Ireland died on S.S. Cadillac as the British merchant tanker came under torpedo attack on 1st March 1941.
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On 28th February 1944, the G.O.C Northern Ireland and the Prime Minister observed the testing of American waterproofed vehicles at Lady's Bay, Lough Neagh.
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A group of young Jewish children in Northern Ireland.
On 24th February 1946, a Douglas Dakota plane touched down on an airfield in Northern Ireland. Onboard were 25 Jewish refugees, survivors of Nazi persecution. Two more flights would arrive over the following days.
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Imperial War Museum Photo: (HU 110315) (Part of the Belfast Telegraph Collection) Gunners on board a vessel on convoy patrol prepare for an air attack in the North Atlantic. Photo taken on 22nd February 1941. Copyright Belfast Telegraph Photographer.
Imperial War Museum Photo: (HU 110316) (Part of the Belfast Telegraph Collection) Crew members on board a vessel on convoy patrol prepare to launch depth charges in the North Atlantic. Photo taken on 22nd February 1941. Copyright Belfast Telegraph Photographer.
Imperial War Museum Photo: (HU 110317) (Part of the Belfast Telegraph Collection) Crew members on board a vessel on convoy patrol prepare to launch depth charges in the North Atlantic. Photo taken on 22nd February 1941. Copyright Belfast Telegraph Photographer.
On 22nd February 1941, a Belfast Telegraph photographer joined the crew on board a Royal Navy vessel as they undertook a convoy patrol in the North Atlantic.
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