Today’s Roll includes Barrie Combe, the first North Irish Horse officer killed in WW1, three brothers from Killyleagh, and a … More
Month: September 2020
September 29 – Royal Inniskilling Fusilier awarded Victoria Cross. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1918, the Allies smash through Germany’s ‘Hindenburg Line’. Within 43 days, WW1 will be over. The … More
September 28 – NI naval crew members signed Ulster Covenant in China. Roll of Honour
Eight NI naval men signed the Ulster Covenant in China in HMS Monmouth. In today’s Roll, there are two pairs … More
September 27 – Loos, a Portstewart doctor and a SOE pilot. Roll of Honour
The Battle of Loos in WW1 impacts on today’s Roll. There are five NI names from Loos in 1915, four … More
September 26 – Inniskillings VC, Loos and Arnhem. Roll of Honour
On This Day in 1916 the Battle of Loos commences. In 1944, The Battle of Arnhem ends in Allied defeat … More
September 25 – Service on this day. Roll of Honour
Parachute Regiment colours at Osterbeek 75th anniversary remembrance service in 2004. On this day in 1915 “The Witness” a Presbyterian … More
September 24 – Roll of Honour
HRH Prince Charles at the 75th-anniversary remembrance of Operation Market Garden. Today’s Roll includes one of the first RAF casualties … More
September 23 – Remembrance at Arnhem. Roll of Honour
Today marks the last day of the battle for Arnhem. At the 2019 75th Anniversary, some of the ‘original’ flower … More