On this day in 1942 HM Submarine Upholder was lost with all hands off Tripoli. Two submariners from Northern Ireland … More
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April 4. Five NI crewmen lost in HMS Bittern. Roll of Honour
Royal Irish Riflemen Arthur Bell from Crumlin, and Thomas McBride from Toomebridge, died in France on this day in 1916. … More
February 28/29. Limavady-based Belfast men in aircraft crash. Roll of Honour
Remembered today is James McAllister a naval doctor from Islandmagee and QUB who was awarded a DSO for his service … More
February 6. Ballycastle lady resigns her commission to marry US officer. 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