James joined HMS Ganges in June 1935, he won a bronze medal from the RLSS in his first term. HIS REPLICA MEDALS IN THE GANGES MUSEUM https://pbase.com/hms_ganges_museum/image/171734933 PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION. http://www.vconline.org.uk/james-j-magennis-vc/4587495128 https://wartimeni.com/person/james-joseph-magennis/ https://www.irishpost.com/news/10-facts-about-james-magennis-the-only-northern-irish-recipient-of-the-victoria-cross-in-world-war-ii-79469 http://www.godfreydykes.info/This%20page%20and%20its%20constituent%20parts%20is%20intended%20for.html Memorials The grounds of the City Hall, Belfast Royal Naval Association, Great Victoria Street, Belfast A wall mural, Belfast St. Peter's Cathedral Church, Stott Hill, Bradford