Thomas Sinclair served during WW1 as a consulting surgeon to the army in France and Egypt. He conducted an examination … 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
October 19. Terlincthun and Canada Farm cemeteries. Roll of Honour
Sixteen NI men from the three services represent those who died on this day and are named in the Roll … More
September 2. Caroline officer at surrender of Japanese navy in Tokyo. VC for North Irish Horse officer. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1945 Japan unconditionally surrendered to the Allies. John Robinson, an HMS Caroline officer, was present in … More
August 26. Jimmy Hughes, Gunner and RBL stalwart. Roll of Honour
In 1914 Charles O’Donnell was the first man from Londonderry to die in WW1. 21 men from Ni who also … More
June 19. Belfast RAF man’s year with Belgian underground. Roll of Honour
After crash landing in Belgium, Belfast RAF man, Walter Berry, stayed from May 44 until liberation with the underground. In … More
April 11. Battle of Arras. Roll of Honour
The 1917 Battle of Arras is reflected in today’s Roll of Honour. Two Ballymena men, John Agnew serving with Royal … More
January 16. Last Post commitment at Ypres. Roll of Honour
Each evening the Last Post is sounded at the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres. We celebrate 21 years+ of voluntary … More
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