A Sergeant Major and leading Orange light from Sion Mills took his sash to an audience with the Pope in … More
Month: July 2025
July 14. Portrush naval doctor who sailed Atlantic both ways single handed. Roll of Honour
The story in war and peace of Joe Cunningham, a doctor born in Portrush this day in 1916. He served … More
July 13. Belfast husband awarded VC today in 1945. Roll of Honour
Ted Chapman from Wales survived the Belfast Blitz with his sweetheart. They married and he won the VC in Germany. … More
July 12. Belfast first with silence of Remembrance. Roll of Honour
The first civic Silence for Remembrance was in Belfast. In 1916 a decision was made by the Grand Orange Lodge … More
July 11. Seven Battle of Britain pilots from Belfast school and Guitar symbol of friendship. Roll of Honour
A guitar became a memorial of friendship between NI pilots Noel Corry and Sydney Ireland and their colleagues. They were … More
July 10. NI men in the Battle of Britain. Roll of Honour
The Battle for Britain commenced today in 1940. 14 men from NI died serving as aircrew in this decisive airborne … More
July 9. HMS Vanguard sunk by accidental explosions at Scapa Floe. Roll of Honour
16 men from Northern Ireland were among the 845 who died in HMS Vanguard in 1917. John Adams and C … More
July 8. Green Beret RBL stalwart was five years a German POW. Roll of Honour
Bill Balmer served in the Royal Marines from 1939 to 1953. Born in Coleraine to the sound of Lambeg Drums, … More