A real-life love story features in today’s Veterans Roll. Joan Casement from Ballycastle, serving as an officer in the WRNS, … More
Category: DAILY POSTS
Overview of posts arranged monthly for easy overview
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
February 4. Bushmills aircrew’s Squadron link with Limavady. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1945, British Commandos were engaged in a 24 hour hand-to-hand battle for Hill 170, Kangaw, Burma. … More
February 3. Derry fighter pilot brothers. Top RN surgeon. Roll of Honour
Twenty-year-old former law student Stanley Austin, a member of a well-known Londonderry family, was shot down over Tunisia in 1943. … More
February 2. Foundation of RAF Regiment. Roll of Honour
This week in 1942 the Royal Air Force Regiment was formed by Royal Warrant. Their motto, Per Ardua – Through … More
February 1. Military Awards 1918. Roll of Honour
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
January 31. Emma Duffin VAD in both world wars. Battle of May. 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