Many men and from every part of Ni served with the Royal Naval Division in WW1. They took part in … More
Month: October 2020
October 30. Navy officer played key role in Bletchley Park success. Roll of Honour
In today’s Roll, William Beggs, a Royal Marine from Belfast who fought in Gallipoli and the defence of Antwerp in … More
October 29. Polar expert improved Arctic convoy kit. Roll of Honour
Surgeon Captain Edward W Bingham from Dungannon was one of the most experienced polar explorers before WW2. His expertise developed … More
October 28. Ulster Riflemen and their Canadian comrades. Roll of Honour
Today is the anniversary of the founding regiment of the Royal Marines. The majority of men in today’s Roll served … More
October 27. The NI minesweepers of WW II. Roll of Honour
Minesweeping in WW2 was the main role of the Royal Naval Patrol Service (RNPS) which at its peak had 1,637 … More
October 26. War’s end for Ulster Division. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1918, the Ulster Division is ordered that at night, they would be relieved from the Frontline. … More
October 25. Dungannon Surgeon 2 i/c RN Medics WW1. Roll of Honour
Today’s Roll contains two infanteers who died liberating Gent in Belgium, and two remembered on the Alamein Memorial in Egypt. … More
October 24. Motor sportsman was WW1 flyer. Roll of Honour
Leslie Porter was a keen car racer and international rally driver from Derry and Holywood who became an RFC pilot … More
