The sixteen WW1 men remembered today rest in Egypt, Belgium, Greece and England. Five RAF crew reflect the demands made … More
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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
November 6. Anniversary of memorable RM Operation Infatuate. Roll of Honour
Two NI men serving with Canadian forces died this day in 1917. James Blackwood was in the medical corps and … More
November 5. Lord Annesley RN fought in air and on land. Roll of Honour
Included in today’s Roll from WW1 are Lord Annesley of Castlewellan a naval aviator, who before he was 21 years … More
November 4. Arthur O’Neill from Ahoghill was first MP killed in WW1. Roll of Honour
The first Member of Parliament to be killed in action during the First World War was Captain Arthur O’Neill on … More
November 3. First NI submariner dies in WW1. Roll of Honour
Fred Bradley from Moy was lost in HM Submarine D5 in 1914. His is the sad distinction of being the … More
November 2. Sailors in the trenches Part 2.
The second part of Sailors in the Trenches covers the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign and the major actions in Europe. One … More
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