This is the anniversary of the 1945 cessation of war in Europe. The German Chief-of-Staff, General Jodl, signed Germany’s unconditional … More
Month: May 2025
May 5. German U-boat shells Portballintrae. Roll of Honour
In 1918, a German submarine U-boat (U9) surfaced off Portballintrae and shelled the village attempting to hit SS Wheatear, an … More
May 6. Memorials to the global service of NI men in WW2. Roll of Honour
John Bew from Carrickfergus, William Bunting from Lurgan, and David McGowan from Newry, serving with the Royal Naval Division fell … More
May 4. D – Day dodgers celebrate in Italy. Roll of Honour
The first two entries in today’s Roll remember NI men who served with Canadian forces in WW1. When they fell, … More
May 3. Limavady’s ‘Happy Amateur’ was outstanding Commando. Roll of Honour
On 3rd May 1915, Lt. Col. John McCrae, a Canadian medical officer, penned his now-famous poem, “In Flanders Fields”. Today’s … More
May 2. Belfast Gunner became city’s mayor. Roll of Honour
Today’s Roll includes accounts of a number of remarkable people. In WW1 William Kane of Londonderry a member of the … More
May 1. Sea Cadets leader lost serving in RN reserve. Roll of Honour
Eighteen year old Andrew McGugan from Coleraine and John Irwin from Limavady were lost in the destroyer HMS Punjabi in … More
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