George Horner, 97 from Carrickfergus, was a member of G company of the Royal Ulster Rifles. He was following in the footsteps of his father who fought in the First World War when he signed up to serve. While following a strong family tradition, Mr Horner also admitted it was an opportunity to have a hot meal every day, at a time he said money was scarce. Memories of June 6 1944 are sad and emotional for Mr Horner who recalled the scene on Sword Beach as a “slaughter house”, with “some good lads lost there”. Mr Horner said he came home to Northern Ireland with an injury but it was due to a friend.

Source: The Herald June 02, 2024 11:46 UTC