Emma Duff who served as a VAD Nurse in both world wars is remembered in the veterans Roll today. This … More
Month: January 2020
January 30 – Roll of Honour
The Newfoundland Escort Force Bell honours the sacrifices made protecting merchant convoys during World War II. Three bells were commissioned … More
January 29 – Roll of Honour
On this day in 1943, two men from NI were lost in HMS Avondale, and exactly a year later, three … More
January 28 – Roll of Honour
Today’s veteran remembered is Alex Ballentine, RAF aircrew, from Ballymena who was a prisoner of war at Stalag Luft III, … More
January 27 – Roll of Honour
The record of the Inniskilling Fusiliers is once again reflected in this Roll of commemoration. The names of three WW1 … More
January 26 – Roll of Honour
With the daily Roll today, there is a short account of the events which led to the Royal Irish Regiment … More
January 25 – Roll of Honour
Today’s Roll contains the names of seven NI crew members of HMS Laurentic mined off Lough Swilly in WW1 and … More
January 24 – Roll of Honour
HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth – In today’s Roll is an officer who served with the Royal Naval Division. These … More
