In 1918 Lieutenant Robert Russell from Whitehead died serving with the Dunsterforce Expedition in Mesopotamia. Dunsterforce had developed from the … More
Month: August 2025
August 30 – The Ulsterman with encyclopedia brain was key player in Churchill’s team. Roll of Honour
On the anniversary of his death we remember John E Sayers, HMS Caroline reservist, surviver of HMS Courageous, key player … More
August 29. Costly service in Bomber Command. Roll of Honour
Robert Whelan a Company Sergeant Major with the Royal Irish Rifles was awarded both the Military Medal and the Military … More
August 28. Bangor doctor died with Commando in Dieppe raid. Roll of Honour
Samuel Corry a doctor from Bangor serving with No. 3 Commando died during operations at Dieppe in 1942. The former Inst … More
August 27. Titanic tourist attraction was troop ship. A Derry drum. Roll of Honour
The Battle of Le Cateau took place on August 26th, 1914. A Derryman Drummer Kydd, of the 2nd Battalion Royal … More
August 26. Jimmy Hughes, Gunner and RBL stalwart. Roll of Honour
In 1914 Charles O’Donnell was the first man from Londonderry to die in WW1. 21 men from Ni who also … More
August 25. Queen’s University lecturer’s courage. Shankill submariner decorated. Roll of Honour
In 1914 a QUB Lecturer in Archaeology and Ancient History was killed on the second day of the Battle of … More
Remembrance Ni – August 24 – Eisenhower’s tribute to three NI Generals. Limavady family’s record. Presbyterian chaplain was former despatch rider. Roll of Honour
On August 23/24 1945, General Eisenhower returned to Northern Ireland where he received the Freedom of Belfast and a Doctorate … More
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