In 1914 Fred Bradley from Moy was one of the first NI submariners to go ‘on eternal patrol’ when Submarine … More
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December 2. Faughs five miles behind enemy lines in Italy. Roll of Honour
In today’s Roll read James McKinstry’s letter to his mother before he moved into the trenches. The 21 year old … More
December 1. The largest cemetery on the Somme. Roll of Honour
John Milliken from Ballysally, Coleraine, was born on this day in 1896. He signed on in the Royal Navy in … More
November 30. HMS Vanguard last and largest RN Battleship launched. Roll of Honour
On This Day in 1944, the last and largest Royal Navy Battleship, and the last Battleship in the world was … More
November 29. TB claimed Ballycastle WW1 hero. Portadown Desert Rat. Roll of Honour
Ballycastle Rifleman Frank McClarty’s service in WW1 was recognised by the UK and Belgian authorities. He fell victim to TB … More
November 28. Brook Purdon army medicine and rugby. Roll of Honour
Major-General William Brook Purdon CB, OBE, DSO, MC. MiD was President of the QUB Services Club in 1948. Former student … More
November 27. St. Symphorien received first and last WW1 UK fatalities. Roll of Honour
The first and last British casualties of WW1 were buried at St Symphorien Military Cemetery near Mons where there are … More
November 26. HMS Bulwark blown apart. Sir William Thompson QUB medic. Roll of Honour
At least five men from NI died when HMS Bulwark exploded near Sheerness in 1914 without a shot being fired. … More
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