In today’s Roll are remembered John Irvine from Ligoniel and John Murphy from Cookstown, both of the Pioneer Corps, who … More
Tag: Airborne
April 2. RUR advance into Germany in WW2. Roll of Honour
Hugh McCory from Shankill, Belfast, Peter Little from Coagh, and John Cousins from Dollingstown died in WW1. Samuel Clayton an … More
March 24 – Ulster Rifles airborne in Rhine crossing. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1944 gliders were used on Operation Varsity to transport Royal Ulster Rifles.1st. (Airborne) Battalion, in the … More
January 12. QUB Naval surgeon WW1, QUB Legal Airborne warrior WW2. Roll of Honour
January 12 – Clergy sons feature in today’s Roll. An Instonian whose father was rector of Christ Church, Durham Street, … More