Enteric fever claimed the life of Able Seaman Ernest Keane from Helen’s Bay. He died in 1915 in 21st General … More
Category: DAILY POSTS
Overview of posts arranged monthly for easy overview
August 4. Outbreak of WW1. Roll of Honour
On this day after being refused free passage to France, Germany invaded Belgium in 1914, violating the Treaty of London. … More
August 3. Etaples is largest Commonwealth War Graves cemetery in France. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1914 Sir Edward Grey stood at a window in the Foreign Office, watching the lamps being … More
August 2. Passchendale in the mud WW1. Irish Brigade ordered to take Centuripe WW2. Roll of Honour
Gunner William Hamilton from Fivemiletown died in 1916 with the Royal Field Artillery. His remains rest at Flat Iron Copse … More
August 1.Context of actions: Passchendaele WW1 and Magennis VC WW2. Roll of Honour
A look at two contexts – that in which James Magennis won the VC in WW2 and Passchendaele, the Third … More
July 31 – Third Battle of Ypres begins WW1. Submariner Magennis wins NI’s only Victoria Cross in WW2. Roll of Honour
On 31 July 1945 Leading Seaman James Joseph Magennis a diver in Midget Submarine XE3, overcame major difficulties in an … More
July 30. Passchendaele, Campbell College and Castlerock. Roll of Honour
Campbell College CCF Pipes and Drums at the Menin Gate, Ypres. Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele … More
July 29. Lurgan may claim NI’s most decorated fighter ace of WW2. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1921 Hitler is elected leader of an obsure political party in Austria. In 1924 one of … More
Remembrance NI - Every day is a Remembrance Day 