Walter Smyles, grandfather of Bear Grylls, was among the 111 Royal Navy personnel from Northern Ireland who were involved in … More
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August 8. The hell of Passchendale. Roll of Honour
Henry Gill from Belfast died fighting with Australians at Gallipoli in 1915 – his New Testament, his correspondence, and his … 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 31. Third Battle of Ypres begins in 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 19. British Lion and artillery officer honoured by France for services to rugby. Roll of Honour
Pre-war British Lion and wartime artillery officer, Harry McKibbin, was honoured by France for his contribution to international rugby. Another … 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
April 30. Belfast medical pioneer saved thousands of forces’ lives. Roll of Honour
Today’s veteran is one of the most notable WW1 medical consultants. Sir Almroth Edward Wright’s pioneer work in immunology saved … More
April 25. Northern Ireland Anzacs. Roll of Honour.
Six men from NI died on this day in Gallipoli in 1915 – Alexander Martin from Magheragall, Lisburn, was serving … More
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