On 31 July 1945 Leading Seaman James Joseph Magennis a diver in Midget Submarine XE3, overcame major difficulties in an … More
Month: July 2025
July 30. Passchendaele, Campbell College and Castlerock. Roll of Honour
Campbell College CCF Pipes and Drums at the Menin Gate, Ypres. Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele … More
July 29. Lurgan may claim NI’s most decorated fighter ace of WW2. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1921 Hitler is elected leader of an obsure political party in Austria. In 1924 one of … More
July 28. Military Crosses awarded. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1914 WW1 got underway when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. In 1917 the Belfast Newsletter reported … More
July 27 – Bangor pilot fought in Battle of Britain, Russia and Africa. Roll of Honour
Thomas McCann joined the RAFVR in January, 1939, was called up on the outbreak of war, and got his wings … More
July 26. Legacy of Belfast’s unofficial WW1 photographer. Roll of Honour
When Belfastman George Hackney was called to fight in World War I in October 1915, he brought his camera with … More
July 25. The Gunner Organist and broadcaster. Roll of Honour
In 1915 Aughnacloy born Jimmy Reid serving with the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps, died from cerebral haemorrhage due to a … More
July 24. Unveiling of the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Belfast Searchlight Gunners hard road to Dunkirk Pt 2. Roll of Honour
Today is the anniversary of the unveiling of the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in 1927. Many names from Northern Ireland … More
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