John Milliken from Ballysally, Coleraine, was born on this day in 1896. He signed on in the Royal Navy in … More
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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
November 9. Belfast Cenotaph. Roll of Honour
The sixteen WW1 men remembered today rest in Egypt, Belgium, Greece and England. Five RAF crew reflect the demands made … More
October 22. Tyne-Cot Memorial. Roll of Honour
Featured today is Tyne-Cot War Cemetery. It is the largest British military cemetery in the world. Its size and scale … More
October 8. Tyne Cot Cemetery. Roll of Honour
Tyne Cot Cemetery is situated on ground captured by the British army. A Dressing Station was located at a captured … More
October 7. Holywood and Banbridge brothers in arms. Roll of Honour
Two brothers are named on Holywood War Memorial. Lieutenant Theo Caldwell completed two year’s training with the QUB OTC. He … More
September 9. Belfast lawyer was outstanding MTB Flotilla Commander. Roll of Honour
Remembered on the anniversary of his death in 2000 – the service of George Lennox Cotton who began his Solicitor’s … More
August 26. Jimmy Hughes, Gunner and RBL stalwart. Roll of Honour
In 1914 Charles O’Donnell was the first man from Londonderry to die in WW1. 21 men from Ni who also … More