Solving the puzzle of Lisburn war grave

An historian researching the Second World War is hoping local people might be able to help him with a particularly puzzling Lisburn grave .

Andy Glenfield, who runs the website The Second World War in Northern Ireland (www.ww2ni.webs.com), has been cataloguing and detailing information about servicemen who died in Northern Ireland during the Second World War.

“My intention is to show people that rather than having to travel to some far off field to see evidence of the war there is plenty to find here in Northern Ireland and indeed people died through direct Enemy Action in Belfast, Newtownards, Londonderry and Bangor,” explained Andy.

“I research places throughout Northern Ireland then visit and photograph what remains and put this together on my website.”

The website includes a number of entries about soldiers and military facilities in the Lisburn area, including Knockmore, Glenavy, Maghaberry Airfield and RAF Long Kesh.

Andy is keen to make sure the information is as complete as possible and he hopes the people of Lisburn will be able to help him in his efforts.

During a recent visit to the city, Andy came across a grave in Lisburn Cemetery which he found unusual.