On This Day in 1944, the last and largest Royal Navy Battleship, and the last Battleship in the world was … More
Tag: Ballycastle
November 29. TB claimed Ballycastle WW1 hero. Portadown Desert Rat. Roll of Honour
Ballycastle Rifleman Frank McClarty’s service in WW1 was recognised by the UK and Belgian authorities. He fell victim to TB … More
November 19. Dedication of the Ulster Memorial Tower in 1921. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1921 the Ulster Memorial Tower, Thiepval, France was dedicated and opened by Field Marshal Sir Henry … More
November 18. The final day of the Somme Offensive. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1914 the death occured of Patrick McDonagh. He was the first former pupil of St Malachy’s … More
October 28. Ulster Riflemen and their Canadian comrades. Roll of Honour
Today is the anniversary of the founding regiment of the Royal Marines. Nine members of the Royal Irish Rifles who … More
October 9. Citadel New Military Cemetery. Roll of Honour
Today is the birthday of Victoria Cross recipient, Rifleman William McFadzean, of the 36th (Ulster) Division. Four members of the … More
September 10 – Sinking of HMS Abdiel. Ballycastle WRNS gave up rank for marriage. Roll of Honour
Amongst veterans remembered today is the WRNS officer from Ballycastle who had to resign her commission as she outranked her … More
May 22. 17 from NI lost in sinking of the Mighty G, HMS Gloucester. Roll of Honour.
Seventeen Naval personnel from throughout NI died in HMS Gloucester when ‘the Fighting G’ was dive-bombed following the German airborne … More
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