Photo – HMS Cavalier at Chatham on which there is a memorial unveiled by HRH Prince Phillip, The Duke of … More
Month: November 2025
November 13. Sandes’ Home pioneer. Roll of Honour
These comrades have been stood down until next year. Six of the 15 WW 1 entries in the Roll today … More
November 12. WW2 Fleet Air Arm ace from NI. Roll of Honour
Michael Torrens-Spence was one of 21 navy flyers who made history on the night of 11/12 November 1940 in the … More
November 11. Armistice Day. The Unknown Warrior. Roll of Honour
Photo – The Garden of Remembrance ceremony at Belfast Cenotaph. Today’s roll includes Robert Wright, QUB OTC and a Royal … More
November 10. Queen’s University War Memorial re-dedicated. Roll of Honour
Among those remembered today, is Trevor Bennet MC, an Royal Irish Rifles officer who had taken part in the advance … More
November 9. Belfast Cenotaph. Roll of Honour
The sixteen WW1 men remembered today rest in Egypt, Belgium, Greece and England. Five RAF crew reflect the demands made … More
November 8. The origins of the Cenotaph. Roll of Honour
The Cenotaph was built for several reasons which are outlined in today’s record. Today’s Roll of WW1 highlights service by … More
November 7. The Unknown Warrior – the secrets of a Bangor RIR officer. Roll of Honour
Ernest Fitzsimon from Bangor knew the full story of the Unknown Warrior. Read his account here. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers from … More