Charles Ervine MC died this day in 1916 serving with the Tyneside Irish battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. He was … More
Month: April 2025
April 5. Remembering HMS Cornwall and HMS Dorsetshire. Roll of Honour
Six from N Ireland were lost when three RN ships were attacked and sunk off Sri Lanka in WW2. The … More
April 4. Five NI crewmen lost in HMS Bittern. Roll of Honour
Royal Irish Riflemen Arthur Bell from Crumlin, and Thomas McBride from Toomebridge, died in France on this day in 1916. … More
April 3. War service from Canada to Karachi. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1919 Admirals Jellicoe and Beatty (photo) were both promoted to Admiral of the Fleet. They were … More
April 2. Royal Ulster Rifles advance into Germany in WW2. Roll of Honour
Hugh McCory from Shankill, Belfast, Peter Little from Coagh,and John Cousins from Dollingstown died this day in WW1. Samuel Clayton … More
April 1. Anniversary of formation of Irish Guards and RAF. Roll of Honour
In 1918 the RAF was formed as a separate service, independent of the Army and the Royal Navy – the … More
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