A special service of remembrance will be held at St Macartin’s Cathedral in Enniskillen to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, commemorating the end of the Second World War in the Far East.
Enniskillen is unique in the United Kingdom, being “home” to two Regiments in the British Army: the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (antecedent regiment of the Royal Irish Regiment) and the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards (antecedent regiment of the Royal Dragoon Guards).
The 1st Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers was the only Irish infantry battalion represented in the Burma Campaign. Their service in the Far East was marked by extraordinary hardship, suffering, and resilience. In the period 1942-1943, 425 Inniskilling soldiers lost their lives due to enemy action and disease. Of those, only 38 have known and marked graves. Many more were wounded, taken as prisoners of war, or listed as missing in action.
All are welcome to attend this reflective service at 11am on 16th August 2025 to remember those who gave their all for our freedom.
