Remembered today are Ruth Dickson and Frances Mayne. Ruth from Eglish served as a nurse in WW1. In 1923, she … More
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December 19. NI links with costliest event in Royal New Zealand Navy history. Roll of Honour.
On the night of 19/12/1941, there occurred one of the most extensive but least known naval disasters of the Second … More
December 12. Cookstown and St. Souplet. Roll of Honour
Harden Scott from Bangor and Ballynahinch, was one of the first officers in the Royal Flying Corps. He received his … More
December 1. The largest cemetery on the Somme. Roll of Honour
John Milliken from Ballysally, Coleraine, was born on this day in 1896. He signed on in the Royal Navy in … More
November 24. HMS Dunedin. Midland Railway War 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
October 26. War’s end for Ulster Division. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1918, the Ulster Division is ordered that at night, they would be relieved from the Frontline. … More
October 25. Dungannon RN Surgeon was leading WW1 medic. Roll of Honour
Featured today is one of the most famous naval surgeons of his time. Surgeon Rear-Admiral, David Hewitt from Dungannon entered … 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. Vincent Acheson had captained … More
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