October 10. RN compass inventor lost in RMS Leinster. Roll of Honour

Colin Campbell, a Royal Navy officer from Dungannon was at the cutting edge of compass development. He, his wife, and … More

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

James Greer, A Ballymoney solicitor, serving as a Lieutenant in the Irish Guards, died this day in 1916. He had … More

Amongst those remembered today is Lieutenant-Commander Gerald Ralph Auchinleck Darling, RNVR. Fleet Air Arm, Chief Test Pilot in WW2. He … More

Today is the anniversary of the writing of one of the most beautiful poems ever composed – “High Flight,” by … More

Walter Smyles, grandfather of Bear Grylls, was among the 111 Royal Navy personnel from Northern Ireland who were involved in … More

Henry Gill from Belfast died fighting with Australians at Gallipoli in 1915 – his New Testament, his correspondence, and his … More

On this day after being refused free passage to France, Germany invaded Belgium in 1914, violating the Treaty of London. … More