On the eve of the Battle of the Somme, the bloodiest day in the history of the British Army, Remembrance … More
Month: June 2022
June 29. Pathfinder on 127 ops became Terence O’Neill’s wingman. Roll of Honour
Squadron Leader Jim ‘Zulu’ Malley, DSO, DFC and Bar, WW2 Pathfinder became NI Prime Minister’s close civil servant adviser. The … More
June 28. Belfast Squadron Leader flew 87 operations, 25 over Berlin. Roll of Honour
Five NI men died this day at Gallipoli in 1915, three were Inniskillings – Henry Black from Derry, Hugh McBride … More
June 27. Coolest man to serve in army. Roll of Honour
This is the anniversary of the death in 2018 of “The coolest man to have served in the Army”, Major … More
June 26. The First VC. Dedication of Army nurse from RVH. Roll of Honour
The first VC was won by Charles Lucas from Poyntzpass who was present at the first VC investiture this day … More
June 25. Dunville family service. Roll of Honour
The war service by three members of the Dunville family of Holywood and the whisky distillery in Belfast is outlined. … More
June 24. Holywood officer awarded Victoria Cross. Roll of Honour
For conspicuous bravery on this day in 1917, John Spencer Dunville of Holywood was awarded the VC posthumously in WW1. … More
June 23. Menin Gate Memorial to Missing 54,000. Roll of Honour
The Menin Gate Memorial marks the route which thousands of NI men marched on their way to the front. Here … More