On this day 03/08/1914, Germany declares war on France. Hours later France reciprocates the declaration of war. Continue reading
ARMY WW2
July 15 – The Sash blessed by the Pope
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From the annals of 38 (Irish) Brigade in Italy 1944 – Sion Mills Sgt Major had his Sash when he met the Pope
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June 18 – Northern Ireland at D Day
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12. Two of the NI Padres in Normandy – The Reverend James McMurray-Taylor served with the RUR (6th Airborne Division) and The Reverend James Douglas died serving with The Wiltshire Regiment Continue reading
June 17 – Northern Ireland at D Day.
Standard11. From Rifleman to RSM of RUR via Ranville, the Ardennes and Korea
June 16 – Roll of Honour
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June 14 – Northern Ireland at D Day
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8. John Murtagh’s journey with RASC from Sword Beach to Caen and Belsen
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June 13 – Northern Ireland at D Day
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7. – RU Rifleman Stanley Burrows survived the beaches and Cambes Wood and took part in the liberation of Copenhagen. Continue reading
