This day in 1915 pub owners in Lurgan stated they would decline to serve soldiers in uniform with liquor in … More
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August 12. Crew interned in Algeria after HMS Manchester sinks in Operation Pedestal. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1917, the Belfast Newsletter reported the death of Company Quartermaster Sergeant George Frank Newel, 15th Battalion, … More
July 15. Fate of Orange Sash blessed by the Pope. Roll of Honour
A Sergeant Major and leading Orange light from Sion Mills took his sash to an audience with the Pope in … More
June 8. HMS Glorious lost in airstrikes off Narvik. Roll of Honour.
Today’s Roll of over 50 names of NI servicemen reflects the Battle of Messines in WW1, the sinking of Glorious, … More
April 13. Foundation of RFC. HMS Repulse survivor. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1912, The Royal Flying Corps was founded. By the end of the year it had a … More
Stories of the Somme – Military Cross for Muckamore doctor
Capt. Norman Clotworthy Graham, of the Royal Army Medical Corps, was awarded a Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry.
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