The UHP have lined up local historian Nigel Henderson from the History Hub Ulster to speak on the war in the Far East against Imperial Japan.

This VJ Day (15th August 1945) saw the end of the war against Imperial Japan and subsequently the end of WW2, four months after the fall of Berlin.

Nigel Henderson says:

“There are at least thirty-six family memorial in graveyards in Northern Ireland which commemorate men and women who died on active service in the Far East Theatre of War. I am aware of family memorials in Greater Belfast and in each county in Northern Ireland, with the exception of Tyrone.

“In this talk, I will relate biographies for a selection of the fatalities, ensuring that each county (including Greater Belfast) is covered. The talk will include a civilian fatality and a female fatality.”

It takes place on VJ Day (15th August 2025) in Ballynafeigh Orange Hall, Ormeau Road, Belfast at 8pm.

All welcome!

Email info@ulsterhistoryproject.org.uk to register your interest.