Victory at Waterloo 1815, Churchill’s ‘this was their finest hour’ speech 1940, radar and role in Battle of Britain revealed in 1941, and in 1945 British demobilization begins Continue reading “June 18 – On this day”
12. Two of the NI Padres in Normandy – The Reverend James McMurray-Taylor served with the RUR (6th Airborne Division) and The Reverend James Douglas died serving with The Wiltshire Regiment Continue reading “June 18 – Northern Ireland at D Day”
Deir El-Belah war cemetery, beautifully maintained by the CWGC staff of Gaza Strip Continue reading “June 18 – Roll of Honour”
Significant events including the eve of Waterloo and Churchill’s “The Battle of Britain is about to begin” speech
11. From Rifleman to RSM of RUR via Ranville, the Ardennes and Korea
Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at Villers-Guislain, France. Continue reading “June 17 – Roll of Honour”
Thomas George Buchanan, RAMC officer from Lisburn served in Gaza, Palestine, and Egypt Continue reading “June 17 – Veteran focus”
