Name of Harlow soldier killed in Northern Ireland added to war memorial in special ceremony
History / Mon 17th Oct 2022 at 08:14am
A CEREMONY to add a new name on the war memorial in Harlow Town Park took place on Sunday afternoon.
Over a hundred people turned out to mark the addition of Joseph Hill’s name.
Joseph, of the Royal Green Jackets, then aged 24, was shot dead by a sniper during street disturbances in the Bogside, Londonderry on October 16th , 1971.
Joseph’s name has been added to a memorial that marks men who have died in conflicts after 1945.
Joseph’s widow Yvonne and daughter Cadenza were present at the ceremony.
Film of the event is below.
Kimberlin
2022-10-17 11:14:58
A fitting memorial for Joe & all the other men and women who gave their lives on Op Banner. Thank you all for your sacrifice. See you at the FRV. S&B
Barrie Kavanagh
2022-10-17 18:04:06
What a lovely ceremony, very well done Harlow Council’ and all who attended, bought a tear to my eyes. Regards Barrie Kavanagh
Phil Vaughan
2022-10-17 20:44:58
A good emotional ceremony. Well organised. Thank you Harlow Council a bigger thanks goes to Bob HUNT who arranged/organised it, and to any one else involved. Sleep well Joe, Swift and Bold. See you at the FRV on the hill.
Keith.
2022-10-17 21:12:29
Rest in peace Joseph,god bless,from a fellow NI vet.
Billy Makepeace
2022-10-18 09:38:11
Seeing this carries you back to those dark days,we were all part of a big Green jacket family,proud of them days and proud of Joe and all the others who were lost,God bless Joe sleep tight mate,see you on the hill one day. S&B
John Page
2024-03-29 19:07:33
After reading the article above re Joseph Hill and the war memorial I would very much like to have contact with Joes family, if possible. I went to school with Joe and I have a photo of him and myself in our late teens. I have lived in Canada since 1973. Thanks in advance. John Page
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