In WW1 three Navy men in an infantry role who died at Gallipoli are recalled today. In 1917 William Andrews … More
Category: RAF RFC WW1
Belfast origin of Remembrance silence
The Old Contemptibles of Ypres 1914, their Belfast standard bearer, the origin and choosing of the Unknown Warrior
The Foyle Flyers
Seven Old Boys of Foyle College, Londonderry, served in the RFC, RAF and the Royal Naval Air Service in World … More
Local Newspapers and the Great War – 4
Reports from June to August 1918 which are principally of fatalities from the 36th Ulster Division
Queen’s University WW 1 Roll of Honour : Medics D – J
The second part of an amazing record of service. Overview of decorations and bravery awards
Queen’s University in World War 1 – an introduction
The War Memorial. The origin, duties and customs of the Queen’s University Belfast Services Club. The foundation of the University … More
RAF Centenary – Queensmen who served in WW1
Eighteen men from Queen’s University and the Officer Training Corps served in the Royal Flying Corps and the emergent Royal … More
Royal Air Force Centenary 1
The Royal Flying Corps; General Jan Smuts’ key role in establishing the Royal Air Force; First RFC squadron in France … More