Emma Duffin who served as a VAD Nurse in both world wars is remembered today. She served in WW1 military … More
Month: January 2021
January 30. Newfoundland Escort Force Bell. 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. Anzio sinking survivor’s Sunday date. Roll of Honour
Albert Kirkpatrick survived the sinking of HMS Spartan off Anzio. He kept an interesting weekly date at St Columb’s Cathedral, … More
January 28. The poet of remembrance. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1918 the writer of the most famous poem of WW1 died. John McCrae was a Canadian … More
January 1. Belfast Mayor’s grandson lost in HMS Formidable. Roll of Honour
Sir Edward Coey – Mayor of Belfast and Philanthropist 1805 – 1887 lived in Merville House at Whitehouse. The Coey … More
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