Many men and from every part of Ni served with the Royal Naval Division in WW1. They took part in … More
Month: October 2025
October 30. Navy officer played key role in Bletchley Park code success. Roll of Honour
Alan Bradshaw, Paymaster Captain. CBE. RN. Served 1916 – 38.He was recalled to serve 1939 – 45 when he played … More
October 29. Polar expert improved Arctic convoy kit. Roll of Honour
Surgeon Captain Edward W Bingham from Dungannon was one of the most experienced polar explorers before WW2. His expertise developed … More
October 28. Ulster Riflemen and their Canadian comrades. Roll of Honour
Today is the anniversary of the founding regiment of the Royal Marines. Nine members of the Royal Irish Rifles who … More
October 27. The NI minesweepers of WW II. Roll of Honour
Minesweeping in WW2 was the main role of the Royal Naval Patrol Service (RNPS) which at its peak had 1,637 … More
October 26. War’s end for Ulster Division. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1918, the Ulster Division is ordered that at night, they would be relieved from the Frontline. … More
October 25. Dungannon’s famous WW1 Naval Surgeon. Roll of Honour
Featured in today’s Veterans RH is one of the most famous naval surgeons of his time. Surgeon Rear-Admiral, David Hewitt … More
October 24. Motor sportsman was WW1 flyer. Roll of Honour
Leslie Porter was a keen car racer and international rally driver from Derry and Holywood who became an RFC pilot … More
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