On this day in 1945, James Magennis service merits a VC. In 1916 Hugh Henderson of the Royal Irish Fusiliers … More
Month: July 2020
July 30 – Passchendaele, Campbell College and Castlerock. Roll of Honour
Campbell College CCF Pipes and Drums at the Menin Gate 2019. Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele … More
July 29 – Lurgan may claim NI’s most decorated fighter ace of WW2. Roll of Honour
Robert Turkington from Lurgan is amongst the foremost fighter pilots in WW2 from Northern Ireland. On this day in 1921 … More
July 28 – Military Crosses awarded. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1914, WW1 got underway. In 1917 the Belfast Newsletter reports award of Millitary Cross to James … More
July 27 – Bangor pilot fought in Battle of Britain, Russia and Africa. Roll of Honour
Thomas McCann joined the RAFVR in January 1939, was called up on the outbreak of war, and got his wings … More
July 26 – Legacy of Belfast’s unofficial WW1 photographer. Roll of Honour
George Hackney took his camera to WW1 and left the best photographic record of the 36th (Ulster) Division. You can … More
July 25 – The Gunner Organist and broadcaster. Roll of Honour
Thomas Corrin served in both World Wars. He was organist in Holywood Parish. In 1944 Thomas Grimley from Dungannon died … More
July 24 – Belfast Searchlight Gunners hard road to Dunkirk Pt 2. Roll of Honour
Douglas Gilbert’s own story of Dunkirk with 3rd Searchlight Regiment Royal Artillery. WW2 RUR fatalities in Normandy. OTD Birth of … More
