On this day in 1921 Hitler is elected leader of an obsure political party in Austria. In 1924 one of … More
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July 28. Military Crosses awarded. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1914 WW1 got underway when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. In 1917 the Belfast Newsletter reported … More
July 27 – Bangor pilot fought in Battle of Britain, Russia and Africa. Roll of Honour
Thomas McCann joined the RAFVR in January, 1939, was called up on the outbreak of war, and got his wings … More
July 26. Legacy of Belfast’s unofficial WW1 photographer. Roll of Honour
When Belfastman George Hackney was called to fight in World War I in October 1915, he brought his camera with … More
July 25. The Gunner Organist and broadcaster. Roll of Honour
In 1915 Aughnacloy born Jimmy Reid serving with the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps, died from cerebral haemorrhage due to a … More
July 24. Unveiling of the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Belfast Searchlight Gunners hard road to Dunkirk Pt 2. Roll of Honour
Today is the anniversary of the unveiling of the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in 1927. Many names from Northern Ireland … More
July 23. Belfast Searchlight Gunners hard road to Dunkirk Pt1. Roll of Honour
Glasgow born Marshall Caskey who lived in Garvagh died this day in 1916 with Royal Scots Fusiliers near Theipval. Hugh … More
July 22. Costly service of sons of manse. Roll of Honour
Two Old Campbellians from Presbyterian Manses died on this date. John Davis, of Ballynahinch, a minister of the Church of … More
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