During WW2 George Johnston left the Ulster Bank in Dungannon, serving in Egypt, Italy and Greece with the Gunners. Two … More
Tag: Airborne
June 17. From Rifleman to RSM of RUR via Ranville, the Ardennes and Korea. Roll of Honour
In today’s Roll are remembered John Irvine from Ligoniel and John Murphy from Cookstown, both of the Pioneer Corps, who … More
April 2. Royal Ulster Rifles advance into Germany in WW2. Roll of Honour
Hugh McCory from Shankill, Belfast, Peter Little from Coagh,and John Cousins from Dollingstown died this day in WW1. Samuel Clayton … More
March 24. Ulster Rifles airborne in Rhine crossing. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1945 gliders were used on Operation Varsity to transport Royal Ulster Rifles.1st. (Airborne) Battalion, in the … More
January 12. QUB Naval surgeon lost at sea WW1, QUB Legal Airborne warrior WW2. Roll of Honour
Clergy sons feature in today’s Roll. An Instonian whose father was rector of Christ Church, Durham Street, Belfast (now part … More
April 2. Royal Ulster Rifles advance into Germany in WW2. Roll of Honour
Hugh McCory from Shankill, Belfast, Peter Little from Coagh,and John Cousins from Dollingstown died this day in WW1. Samuel Clayton … More
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