Twenty-year-old former law student Stanley Austin, a member of a well-known Londonderry family, was shot down over Tunisia in 1943. … More
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February 2. Foundation of RAF Regiment. Roll of Honour
In 1917 William Wilson an army doctor from Bushmills died whilst attached to the Nepal Carabiniers. Another doctor, Hugh Given … More
February 1. Military Awards 1918. Roll of Honour
Excerpts from The Witness, a weekly Presbyterian Church newspaper, describe the growth of the UVF in 1913 and the military … More
January 31. Emma Duffin VAD. Battle of Moy. Roll of Honour
Emma Duffin who served as a VAD Nurse in both world wars is remembered today. She served in WW1 military … More
January 30. Newfoundland Escort Force Bell. Roll of Honour
The Newfoundland Escort Force Bell honours the sacrifices made protecting merchant convoys during World War II. Three bells were commissioned … More
January 29. Anzio sinking survivor’s Sunday date. Roll of Honour
Albert Kirkpatrick survived the sinking of HMS Spartan off Anzio. He kept an interesting weekly date at St Columb’s Cathedral, … More
January 28. John McCrae – The poet of remembrance. Roll of Honour
The writer of “In Flanders fields the poppies grow”, the most famous poem of WW1, died on this day in … More
January 27. Costly Inniskilling Fusiliers losses this day in both wars. Roll of Honour
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day – On this day in 1943 Soviet troops liberate Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps. By … More
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