The first and last British casualties of WW1 were buried at St Symphorien Military Cemetery near Mons where there are … More
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November 14. Limavady War Memorial’s Australian officer. Roll of Honour
Photo – HMS Cavalier at Chatham on which there is a memorial unveiled by HRH Prince Phillip, The Duke of … More
September 29. Royal Inniskilling Fusilier awarded Victoria Cross. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1918, the Allies smash through Germany’s ‘Hindenburg Line’. Within 43 days, WW1 will be over. The … More
August 14. Two north coast men lost in WW1 spy ship HMS Prize. Roll of Honour
The five entries in today’s Roll for 1915 are of casualties in Gallipoli. Included in the entry of Inniskilling Fusilier … More
July 29. Lurgan may claim NI’s most decorated fighter ace of WW2. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1921 Hitler is elected leader of an obsure political party in Austria. In 1924 one of … More
July 21. Worst 24 hours in Australian military history. Roll of Honour
In 1916 a Nationalist councillor in Dungannon paid tribute to to 36th Ulster Division in such a manner that the … More
May 19. North Irish Horse dismounts in WW1. Roll of Honour
Newry-born Francis Joseph McMahon recounts life with the NIH in WW1 and his journey to Egypt with their horses when … More
April 19. Remembered at Tyne Cot and Rangoon. Roll of Honour
A newspaper report from 1915 gives an insight into the establishment of a reserve battalion for the Inniskilling Fusiliers. Five … More
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