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 24. Losses in HMS Dunedin. Midland Railway Memorial. Roll of Honour
The Midland Railway War Memorial on the concourse of the York Street station was unveiled by Major-General Nugent this day … More
November 14. Limavady War Memorial’s Australian officer. Roll of Honour
Photo – HMS Cavalier at Chatham on which there is a memorial unveiled by HRH Prince Phillip, The Duke of … More
October 9. Citadel New Military Cemetery. Roll of Honour
Today is the birthday of Victoria Cross recipient, Rifleman William McFadzean, of the 36th (Ulster) Division. Four members of the … More
July 27 – Bangor pilot fought in Battle of Britain, Russia and Africa. Roll of Honour
Thomas McCann joined the RAFVR in January, 1939, was called up on the outbreak of war, and got his wings … More
May 31 – Battle of Jutland Part 1. Bangor VC. Rolls of Honour
Overview of the Battle of Jutland. Rolls of Honour are presented for each ship in which NI men served in … More
May 21. Bangor brothers costly RAFVR service. Roll of Honour
Geoffrey and Eric Bowman from Bangor were both lost flying with RAFVR in WW2. In 1941 William O’Neill from Limavady … More
May 6. Memorials to the global service of NI men in WW2. Roll of Honour
John Bew from Carrickfergus, William Bunting from Lurgan, and David McGowan from Newry, serving with the Royal Naval Division fell … More
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