Click here to start a new topic. James Joseph Magennis (1919-1986) or James Joseph McGinnes as he was formerly known, was born on 27th October 1919 at Majorca Street, West Belfast, Ireland. JAMES JOSEPH MAGENNIS VC It was on this day, 31 July in 1945, that James Joseph Magennis, the only native of Northern Ireland to receive the Victoria Cross in the Second World War, committed the act of bravery for which he was awarded the medal. Born James Joseph McGinnes on 27th October 1919, he was the son of James McGinnes and Mary McGinnes of 4 Majorca Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim. During the Second World War he moved from serving in destroyers to submarines. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the James Joseph Magennis article. Leading Seaman James Joseph Magennis (D/JX 144907) served in the Royal Navy during World War Two. James Joseph Magennis has not shared about James Joseph Magennis's parent's name. Joseph was born on March 22 1873, in Cassilis, NSW, Australia. Leading Seaman Magennis (left) with Lieutenant Fraser, who was also awarded the VC for the action. Magennis joined the Royal Navy when he was 15 years old. James Joseph Magennis VC (spelling originally McGinnes) (27 October 1919 – 12 February 1986) was a Belfast-born recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. After the war Magennis returned home to a divided city. James Joseph Magennis was born in Belfast, Ireland on October 27, 1919. James Joseph Magennis was born in Belfast, Ireland on October 27, 1919. A Northern Ireland recipient of the Victoria Cross is to be commemorated with a special blue plaque.

Despite becoming something of a local celebrity, he was derided by republicans who saw his achievements as betrayal and overlooked by Belfast City council who were hesitant to celebrate a working class roman catholic. ; New to Wikipedia? >James Joseph Magennis VC (1919 – 198 6) was a Belfast-born recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. James Joseph Magennis VC (surname originally McGinnes) [1] (27 October 1919 – 12 February 1986) was a Belfast-born recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. [2] V.C and other awards to service personnel who have died in conflict or natural causes. The best known of the Irish from among The Few who fought in … James Joseph Magennis was born on 27 October 1919 at 4 Majorca Street, Belfast. He was the only native of Northern Ireland to receive the Victoria Cross for Second World War service. James Joseph McGinnes (later spelled Magennis) was born on 27 October, 1919, at 4 Majorca Street, Belfast. Biography. James Joseph Magennis VC (surname originally McGinnes) [1] (27 October 1919 – 12 February 1986) was a Belfast-born recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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