Colin Campbell, a Royal Navy officer from Dungannon was at the cutting edge of compass development. He, his wife, and … More
Tag: Ballymoney
October 6. Inspirational acts of service. Roll of Honour
John Charles was a medical officer who was Mentioned in Dispatches and was awarded the Military Cross. He died on … More
October 3. Courage of Ballymoney sollicitor. Roll of Honour
James Greer, A Ballymoney sollicitor, serving as a Lieutenant in the Irish Guards, died this day in 1916. He had … More
August 10. The UVF dry land sailors honoured by the Tzar. Roll of Honour
Walter Smyles, grandfather of Bear Grylls, was among the 111 Royal Navy personnel from Northern Ireland who were involved in … More
July 31 – Third Battle of Ypres begins WW1. Submariner Magennis wins NI’s only Victoria Cross in WW2. Roll of Honour
On 31 July 1945 Leading Seaman James Joseph Magennis a diver in Midget Submarine XE3, overcame major difficulties in an … More
July 17. Ballymoney WW2 RAF pilot served in Vietnam. Roll of Honour
WW2 veteran Wing Commander Tom Pinkerton from Ballhmoney is honoured at the US Air Force museum for his contribution in … More
July 8. Green Beret RBL stalwart was five years a German POW. Roll of Honour
Bill Balmer served in the Royal Marines from 1939 to 1953. Born in Coleraine to the sound of Lambeg Drums, … More
June 2. True stories of NI from Jutland and Messines Ridge. Roll of Honour.
Four NI Jutland stories – King George VI and a gunner from Portadown, A Mason’s memento, a survivor who died … More
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