February 6. Military honours for Portrush WW1 Rifleman. Roll of Honour

A real-life love story features in today’s Veterans Roll. Joan Casement from Ballycastle, serving as an officer in the WRNS, … More

February 5. RUR WW2 intelligence gathering. Roll of Honour

In 1916 two Belfast men, Alfred Bingam and Joseph Jones of the Royal Irish Rifles, 9th Btn, died on the … More

On this day in 1945, British Commandos were engaged in a 24 hour hand-to-hand battle for Hill 170, Kangaw, Burma. … More

Twenty-year-old former law student Stanley Austin, a member of a well-known Londonderry family, was shot down over Tunisia in 1943. … More

This week in 1942 the Royal Air Force Regiment was formed by Royal Warrant. Their motto, Per Ardua – Through … More

Thomas Knox of Dungannon served as aide-de-camp to his father, Lord Ranfurly in NZ between 1903-1907. Educated at Eton and Sandhurst … More

Emma Duffin who served as a VAD Nurse in both world wars is remembered today. She served in WW1 military … More

The Newfoundland Escort Force Bell honours the sacrifices made protecting merchant convoys during World War II. Three bells were commissioned … More