William Stewart from Dungiven emigrated to Australia. His brother George emigrated to Canada. Both enlisted in the armies of their … More
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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
August 7. Derry’s Australia Light Horse Trooper at Gallipoli. Roll of Honour
In today’s Roll are the names of 14 NI men who died on this day in 1915 in Gallipoli including … More
August 4. War starts 1914 Germany invades Belgium. Roll of Honour
On this day after being refused free passage to France, Germany invaded Belgium in 1914, violating the Treaty of London. … 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 obscure political party in Austria. In 1924 one of … More
July 22. Costly service of sons of manse. Roll of Honour
Two Old Campbellians from Presbyterian Manses died on this date. John Davis, of Ballynahinch, a minister of the Church 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
July 17. Ballymoney WW2 RAF pilot served in Vietnam. Roll of Honour
WW2 veteran Wing Commander Tom Pinkerton from Ballymoney is honoured at the US Air Force museum for his contribution in … More
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