Two Gunners who died on this day in 1943 are named on the Singapore Memorial. One from Ballymena had enlisted … More
Category: Daily Remembrance
March 04 – Roll of Honour
March 02 – Roll of Honour
Today’s Roll records the deaths of two members of the Royal Marine Light Infantry. One from Lisburn died in the … More
February 05 – Roll of Honour
The five veterans in today’s Roll reflect NI society of the time and the diverse areas around the globe in … More
John Gorman – Tank buster, policeman and politician
In July 1944, on his first day in action in Normandy, he earned the Military Cross.
January 04 – Roll of Honour
Moving accounts of the wartime funeral of a young RAF man from Lurgan and the death of 6 Skins Adjutant … More
January 01 – Roll of Honour
Amongst our Veterans today is one who was serving with 1st NIH Regiment when it was dismounted and converted to … More
Belfast sailor and HMS Belfast at Battle of North Cape – Boxing Day 1943
On this day in 1943 the last capital ship big gun engagement between the Royal Navy and Germany took place … More
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