James Magennis
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James Magennis was a Leading Seaman in the Royal Navy and is celebrated as the only individual from Northern Ireland to receive the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Second World War, particularly for his actions against a Japanese cruiser.
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James Magennis was awarded the Victoria Cross and received a reception from the unionist lord mayor upon his return to Belfast.
No evidence of unionist resentment towards Catholic Victoria Cross awardee – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-05-10
Ireland· 2025-05-10
James Magennis was awarded a Victoria Cross during the second World War for his bravery while attaching limpet mines to a Japanese cruiser.
How Northern Ireland commemorates the second World War on the 80th anniversary of VE Day – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-05-08
Ireland· 2025-05-08
