June 30. The 36th (Ulster) Division. Roll of Honour

On the eve of the Battle of the Somme, the bloodiest day in the history of the British Army, Remembrance … More

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

Five NI men died this day at Gallipoli in 1915, three were Inniskillings – Henry Black from Derry, Hugh McBride … More

This is the anniversary of the death in 2018 of “The coolest man to have served in the Army”, Major … More

The first VC was won by Charles Lucas from Poyntzpass who was present at the first VC investiture this day … More

The war service by three members of the Dunville family of Holywood and the whisky distillery in Belfast is outlined. … More

For conspicuous bravery on this day in 1917, John Spencer Dunville of Holywood was awarded the VC posthumously in WW1. … More

The Menin Gate Memorial marks the route which thousands of NI men marched on their way to the front. Here … More