Fred Allen interrupted his medical studies at Queen’s to serve as a RN Surgeon Probationer. During and after WW2 he … More
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January 9. Launch of a legend – the Avro Lancaster. Roll of Honour
This day in 1918 HMS Racoon sank off Donegal. Four men from Belfast and Edward Roberts from Downpatrick were amongst … More
January 8. Three brothers from Belmont. Roll of Honour
Three brothers from Belmont served in WW1. They were the sons of the The Reverend John MacDermott who was the … More
January 7. Ballygally brothers, RAF fatalities. Roll of Honour
Photo – Menin Gate at night. Thomas Espey was a Railway Clerk in Cookstown before emigrating to South Africa. He … More
January 6. Veterans rich vein of service. Roll of Honour
Today’s Veterans provide a rich vein of service both military and civilian. Alex Miller from Portstewart survived the sinking of … More
January 5. Newspaper reports from 1915. Bushmills VC welcome. Roll of Honour
Read from the Belfast Newsletter on this day in 1915. It carried excerpts from a letter from Driver Fred Thomas, … More
January 4. Canadian sapper from Derry rests on home ground. Roll of Honour
Joseph Dougherty from Newbuildings emigrated to Canada. A Sapper with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, he died this day in 1918 … More
January 3. Two long-service RN WW1 navy veterans. Roll of Honour
Vesey Fleming from Desertmartin emigrated to New Zealand. He died in 1917 serving with the NZ Rifle Brigade in France. … More
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