November 28. Brook Purdon, army medicine and rugby. Roll of Honour

Major General William Brook Purdon’s distinctive career covered rugby, medicine, war service, and public service. He played rugby for Inst … More

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

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