Many men from every part of NI served with the Royal Naval Division in WW1. They took part in every … More
Month: October 2022
October 30. Navy officer played key role in Bletchley Park success. Roll of Honour
Alan Bradshaw, Paymaster Captain. CBE. RN. Served 1916 – 38. He was recalled to serve 1939 – 45 when he … More
October 29. Dungannon 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. Matthew Gibson from Belfast won two Military Crosses … More
October 27. The minesweepers of WW II. Roll of Honour
Mine sweeping in WW2 was the main role of the Royal Naval Patrol Service (RNPS) which at its peak had … More
October 26. War’s end for Ulster Division. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1918, twenty-year-old Jack Darling from Enniskillen died. He was the last Portoran to die in the … More
October 25. Dungannon RN Surgeon leading Medic of WW1. Roll of Honour
Today’s Roll records 12 infanteers from NI who died this day in 1918 and most of whom are remembered at … 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
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