Glasgow born Marshall Caskey who lived in Garvagh died this day in 1916 with Royal Scots Fusiliers near Theipval. Hugh … More
Month: July 2025
July 22. Costly service of sons of manse. Roll of Honour
Two Old Campbellians from Presbyterian Manses died on this date. John Davis, of Ballynahinch, a minister of the Church of … More
July 21. Worst 24 hours in Australian military history. Roll of Honour
In 1916 a Nationalist councillor in Dungannon paid tribute to to 36th Ulster Division in such a manner that the … More
July 20. Remembering Belgian allies. Roll of honour
Through the linen industry Northern Ireland had strong links with Belgium. The local veterans of WW1 strengthened that awareness and … More
July 19. Remembering three Instonian Lions. Roll of Honour
Today marks the anniversary of the death of British Lion and IrishInternational Robert Alexander, who fell in 1943 near Catania, … More
July 18. MC for Sir John Gorman on his first day in action. Roll of Honour
In 1944 Old Portoran John Gorman was awarded the Military Cross for action in a tank battle in Normandy. See … More
July 17. Ballymoney WW2 RAF pilot served in Vietnam. Roll of Honour
WW2 veteran Wing Commander Tom Pinkerton from Ballhmoney is honoured at the US Air Force museum for his contribution in … More
July 16. Death of last Tsar. Advent of nuclear bomb. Roll of Honour
This day in 1918 the Russian Royal Family was murdered and the parishes of Carrickfergus and Castledawson were linked by … More
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